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The Nature of Things Season 28 Episodes

6 Episodes 1987 - 1988

Episode 1

Home of the Birds

60 mins

Examining the decreasing sea-bird population on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, near Quebec. Included: efforts of residents, biologists and wildlife groups to aid the diminishing species.

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Episode 2

Radar; Water Witching

60 mins

Radar; and the use of divining rods to locate hidden water or minerals.

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Episode 3

Strike Force; How Fish Swim

60 mins

A California toxic-waste strike force; swimming techniques of different fish species.

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Episode 4

Nuclear Power: The Hot Debate

60 mins

"Nuclear Power: The Hot Debate" addresses nuclear power in Canada. Topics include safety, radioactive-waste disposal and the economics of nuclear energy. Also: a demonstration of how a reactor works; interviews with nuclear-power experts.

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Episode 5

Serving Time / Arctic wildlife

60 mins

Animals "Serving Time" in zoos. Included: zoos' role in combating extinction; the ethics of keeping animals in captivity.

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Episode 6

Spas: Magic or Medicine

60 mins

A program on spas evaluates hydrotherapy in France. Included: the therapy's value as treatment for arthritis and asthma.

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