The Nature of Things

Episode 1

Cars Of The Future

Wed, Oct 8, 1986

David Suzuki is host of this award-winning science show which begins its 27th season.

Episode 2

Restless Sky; Rotation; Handcraft In History

Wed, Oct 15, 1986

Clouds, and atmospheric forces that create weather; an illustration of principle of rotation; traditional methods and modern techniques employed in making paper in Nepal.

Episode 3

The Niagara Escarpment: A Rock Video

Wed, Oct 22, 1986

A look at dangerous and beautiful Niagara Escarpment, a limestone spine that runs northward from Niagara Falls.

Episode 4

The Blood Of Our Children

Wed, Oct 29, 1986

Bereaved Argentinian women whose persistence and courage have enlisted help from American geneticists and forensic scientists in identifying victims of their former government's persecution.

Episode 5

Herbal Plants

Wed, Nov 5, 1986

A look at therapeutic use of plants over years to cure illnesses and maintain good health, and how deteriorating number of plant species in world may prove to be a medical, as well as environmental, loss to humanity.

Episode 6

Stunning Sounds

Wed, Nov 12, 1986

A look at how some animals, including snapping shrimp and possibly whale, use sound waves to stun their prey.

Episode 7

Women Of Kerala/Vortex

Wed, Nov 26, 1986

Describes a program in Kerala, a state in southern India, where a combination of contraception, voluntary sterilization, increased education.

Episode 8

The Familiar Face Of Love

Wed, Dec 10, 1986

An exploration into psychological and social forces which form our ideas and feelings about opposite sex.

Episode 9

Caribou Drowning In Niagara/Teflon Knee

Wed, Dec 17, 1986

Topics: an investigation into senseless drowning of 10.000 caribou in Limestone Falls in wilderness of Labrador in 1984.

Episode 10

The Sexual Life Of Plants

Wed, Dec 24, 1986

Episode 11

Conducting

Wed, Jan 7, 1987

The language behind gestures of a symphony conductor; and Canada's oldest residential environment education program, Toronto Island Public and Nature Science School.

Episode 12

Math

Wed, Jan 14, 1987

A visit to a classroom where an innovative approach is taken in teaching math, and children are encouraged to invent their own math problems to solve by creating games and puzzles.

Episode 13

January 21, 1987

Wed, Jan 21, 1987

Episode 14

January 28, 1987

Wed, Jan 28, 1987

Episode 15

The Chemistry Of Fire

Wed, Feb 4, 1987

The chemistry of fire; and a look at two species of cormorants noted for their fishing abilities.

Episode 16

Saving Children From Dehydration

Wed, Feb 18, 1987

A simple solution of sugar, salt and water is saving millions of children's lives in Third World countries from diarrhea and subsequent dehydration.

Episode 17

March 4, 1987

Wed, Mar 4, 1987

Episode 18

Aids

Wed, Mar 11, 1987

This journey into human immune system focuses on various aspects of AIDS virus, from its origin in history to psycho-social impact on its victims and society.