The Nature of Things
The Nature of Things is one of the most successful series in the history of Canadian television. Hosted by the world-renowned geneticist and environmentalist David Suzuki.
- 1960-2026
- 65 seasons
- Discovery Channel
- Documentary
The Nature of Things is one of the most successful series in the history of Canadian television. Hosted by the world-renowned geneticist and environmentalist David Suzuki.
Season 51 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 2011 - 2012
Episode 1
The Nano Revolution: Welcome to Nano City
The Nature of Things explores an exciting new technological frontier - the world of nano materials and systems in our everyday lives.
Episode 2
The Nano Revolution: More Than Human
Looking at the use of nanotechnology in medical treatments.
Episode 3
The Nano Revolution: Will Nano Save the Planet?
Looking at the use of nanotechnology to solve pollution and environmental issues.
Episode 4
The Jungle Prescription
One of the most powerful hallucinogenic drugs on the planet: it's called Ayahuasca. There are studies around the world that say that this indigenous cure may also provide answers as to how to treat Western drug addicts.
Episode 5
The Emperor's Lost Harbour
In Istanbul, Turkey, workers building a tunnel make a remarkable discovery - an ancient harbour, buried and shrouded in mystery. Will archaeologists be able to uncover the treasures of the past before it is buried again?
Episode 6
Myth or Science
Scientist Jennifer Gardy turns her critical eye towards the myths, lies, misunderstandings and errors behind the headlines, putting the science of the daily news to the test both in the lab and on the streets.
Episode 7
Waking the Green Tiger
By declaring that nature must be conquered in the name of progress, Chairman Mao ushered in an era of environmental degradation for China. Now, passionate activists strive to preserve their natural wonders.
Episode 8
The Autism Enigma
A fresh look on autism research with the developing "Bacterial Theory" of autism. The fastest-growing developmental disorder in the industrialized world, autism has increased an astounding 600 per cent over the last 20 yrs.
Episode 9
Programmed to Be Fat
New science links man-made chemicals to the global obesity epidemic. Man-made chemicals may be programming us to be fat - before we're even born.
Episode 10
Surviving the Teenage Brain
Investigators talk to scientists about how teenage brains work, why teens take risks and how they tick.
Episode 11
Mysteries of the Animal Mind
Scientists explore the animal mind and find evidence of cooperation, intelligence, and more.
Episode 12
The American Tiger
Most tigers today are privately owned - experts estimate that the number of tigers living in the United States is nearly double of those in the wild. What's life like for the American tiger?
Episode 13
Hope, Science and the Internet
Multiple sclerosis patients use social media to engage in an unprecedented battle with the Canadian medical establishment for access to a controversial treatment.
Episode 14
The Suzuki Diaries: Future City
In a new installment of Suzuki Diaries, David and his daughter, Sarika, set out to discover whether some of Canada's biggest cities are ready for the challenges of the future.
Episode 15
Journey to the Disaster Zone: Japan 3/11
Prior to the anniversary of the devastating Japanese earthquake and tsunami, David Suzuki travels to the areas most affected by the disaster to learn how the catastrophe is helping to change the mind-set of people.
Episode 16
The Perfect Runner
Celebrates the modern love of long-distance running by exploring our evolutionary past as a species defined by its ability to run.
Episode 17
Smarty Plants
A luscious exploration of the natural world, Smarty Plants integrates pioneering science with a light hearted look at how plants behave, revealing a world where plants are as busy, responsive and complex as we are.
Episode 18
Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey
Following a young polar bear's journey through the icy waters of Hudson Bay and his adventures on land.