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16 Episodes 1981 - 1982
Episode 1
Wed, Oct 14, 1981
David Suzuki examines reconnective surgery and vision capabilities of sharks, visits an irrigation project in India.
Episode 2
Wed, Oct 21, 1981
Steps being taken to combat rabies in Ontario, an Island of Coral which provides a home for some of world's most unique creatures, and advantages and hazards of microwave ovens.
Episode 3
Wed, Oct 28, 1981
David Parer's Australian examination of wildlife on Macquarie Island, narrated by Sir Edmund Hillary.
Episode 4
Wed, Nov 4, 1981
Waterproof Frog: A look at unique frog Phyllomedusa which lives in arid Gran Chaco region of central South America.
Episode 5
Wed, Nov 11, 1981
A study of genetic and biological development of thoroughbred horses, tracing history of animal from time horses were small creatures to sleek, larger size animals they are today.
Episode 6
Wed, Nov 18, 1981
This is a special edition based on two half hour programs that first aired in 1978.
Episode 7
Wed, Dec 9, 1981
A Natural Turn of Events: Construction in Toronto has led to creation of a long spit of land.
Episode 8
Wed, Jan 6, 1982
Microscope: Making It Big: A look at history and present development of microscope.
Episode 9
Wed, Jan 13, 1982
The various factors which influence human weight are examined through reports on eating habits, diets, and basic metabolism.
Episode 10
Wed, Jan 20, 1982
A magazine edition highlights giant lizards on island of Mona near Puerto Rico, and physics professor Philip Morrison's work on atomic bomb as a team member on Manhattan Project.
Episode 11
Wed, Jan 27, 1982
Aspirin: An examination of how common drug aspirin may have widespread application in combating heart and circulatory system diseases.
Episode 12
Wed, Feb 3, 1982
Hanuman Langurs: Monkeys of India: A look at social organization and adaptation to human settlements of Hanuman langurs, social monkeys who are named for monkey god Hanuman.
Episode 13
Wed, Feb 24, 1982
"Jute Plastic." Bangladesh is world's chief supplier of jute fibre for use in manufacture of twine, burlap, tarpaulin and carpet-backing.
Episode 14
Wed, Mar 10, 1982
Mind's Eye: A report on recent research into how brain constructs vision from information supplied by eyes.
Episode 15
Wed, Mar 24, 1982
An examination of theory advanced by physicist Luis Alvarez and others that an asteroid impact was responsible for sudden total extinction of dinosaurs over sixty million years ago.
Episode 16
Wed, Mar 31, 1982
Waves: An update of program "Freak Waves" originally broadcast in December 1980. A further look at research being done into wave formations can destroy oil rigs on open sea.