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The Nature of Things Season 51 Episodes
Season 51 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 2011 - 2012
Episode 1
The Nano Revolution: Welcome to Nano City
Thu, Oct 13, 2011 60 mins
Part 1 of 3. Nano materials and systems are explored.
Episode 2
The Nano Revolution: More Than Human
Thu, Oct 20, 2011 60 mins
Part 2 of 3. Nanotechnology in medicine.
Episode 3
The Nano Revolution: Will Nano Save the Planet?
Thu, Oct 27, 2011 60 mins
Conclusion. Nanotechnology's potential for solving energy, pollution and consumer issues.
Episode 4
The Jungle Prescription
Thu, Nov 10, 2011 60 mins
Examining a botanical potion from the Amazon that may help treat drug addicts.
Episode 5
The Emperor's Lost Harbour
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 60 mins
The discovery of a Byzantine harbor in Istanbul is discussed.
Episode 6
Myth or Science
Thu, Nov 24, 2011 60 mins
Old wives' tales are scientifically tested.
Episode 7
Waking the Green Tiger
Thu, Dec 1, 2011 60 mins
Environmental issues in China are discussed.
Episode 8
The Autism Enigma
Thu, Dec 8, 2011 60 mins
Autism research is examined.
Episode 9
Programmed to Be Fat
Thu, Jan 12, 2012 60 mins
The impact of man-made chemicals on the global obesity epidemic is examined.
Episode 10
Surviving :) The Teenage Brain
Thu, Jan 19, 2012 60 mins
Experts in human development discuss research on teenagers' brains and related implications.
Episode 11
Mysteries of the Animal Mind
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 60 mins
Researchers on animal consciousness discuss their findings.
Episode 12
The American Tiger
Thu, Feb 2, 2012 60 mins
Examining tigers kept in captivity in the U.S.
Episode 13
MS Wars: Hope, Science & the Internet
Thu, Feb 9, 2012 60 mins
Multiple-sclerosis patients use social media to press the Canadian medical establishment for access to a controversial treatment.
Episode 14
The Suzuki Diaries: Future City
Thu, Feb 16, 2012 60 mins
David and Sarika Suzuki examine urban innovations in Canadian cities.
Episode 15
Journey to the Disaster Zone: Japan 3-11
Thu, Feb 23, 2012 60 mins
Visiting Japan nearly a year after a devastating tsunami rocked the nation.
Episode 16
The Perfect Runner
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 60 mins
Examining research into the origins of the human body that credits the survival of early peoples to their ability to run long distances.
Episode 17
Smarty Plants
Thu, Mar 22, 2012 60 mins
Examining plant behavior.
Episode 18
Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey
Sun, Apr 8, 2012 60 mins
Following a young polar bear's journey through the icy waters of Hudson Bay and his adventures on land.