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The Nature of Things - Season 10

Episode List

Danger: Man At Work - In The Balance
E1 - Danger: Man At Work - In The Balance

Aired: September 24, 1969

Part a six-part series on pollution. This program shows how comparatively new science of ecology has shown fate of life on earth lies in balance.

Danger: Man At Work - The Urban Crisis
E2 - Danger: Man At Work - The Urban Crisis

Aired: October 01, 1969

Part two of a six-part series on pollution. The ways man has succeeded, and failed, to duplicate in his cities checks and balances of natural environment.

Danger: Man At Work - Water
E3 - Danger: Man At Work - Water

Aired: October 08, 1969

The third program in a six-part series about pollution. This program shows how water is distributed.

Danger: Man At Work - Air Pollution
E4 - Danger: Man At Work - Air Pollution

Aired: October 15, 1969

Fourth program in a six-part series on pollution. The program show history of air pollution from advent of coal-burning in 14th Century.

Danger: Man At Work - Pesticides
E5 - Danger: Man At Work - Pesticides

Aired: October 22, 1969

Fifth in a six-part series on pollution. All pesticides are poisonous in greater or lesser degrees.

Danger: Man At Work - The Global Crisis
E6 - Danger: Man At Work - The Global Crisis

Aired: October 29, 1969

Final program of a sub-series on pollution and conservation. This program offers statements and observations by experts on extent of pollution in world today and what can be done to improve it.

The Ages Of Man: A Day In The Life Of A G.P.
E7 - The Ages Of Man: A Day In The Life Of A G.P.

Aired: November 05, 1969

A 24-hour day in life of a young family physician, Dr Reg Perkin, covering everything from his 7 am jogging to his 10 am tonsillectomy operation.

The Ages Of Man: A Breath Of Life
E8 - The Ages Of Man: A Breath Of Life

Aired: November 12, 1969

Every year, over 12,000 Canadians are born with serious inherited defects. Maureen McChesney, 12, is one.

The Ages Of Man: The Attack On Cancer
E9 - The Ages Of Man: The Attack On Cancer

Aired: November 26, 1969

This program focuses on research into effects of drugs on cancers in mice being conducted by internationally renowned cancer team at Toronto's Princess Margaret Hospital.

The Ages Of Man: Drugs
E10 - The Ages Of Man: Drugs

Aired: December 10, 1969

A study of how medical researchers are using animals to determine effect of drugs such as marijuana and LSD, and.

The Ages Of Man: The Cell
E11 - The Ages Of Man: The Cell

Aired: December 17, 1969

The theme of biology for past 20 years has been origin of biological constancy. The theme of next 20 years will be origin of biological diversity.

The Ages Of Man: Arthritis
E12 - The Ages Of Man: Arthritis

Aired: December 24, 1969

One quarter of all Canadians will be affected some time in their lives by arthritis.

The Ages of Man: Decade Science Review
E13 - The Ages of Man: Decade Science Review

Aired: December 31, 1969

The Ages Of Man: Heart Disease
E14 - The Ages Of Man: Heart Disease

Aired: January 07, 1970

A look at coronary thrombosis which kills three out of ten adults; heart research in Canada.

The Ages Of Man: Transplants
E15 - The Ages Of Man: Transplants

Aired: January 15, 1970

History and research in field of organ transplants.

The Ages Of Man: A Definition Of Death
E16 - The Ages Of Man: A Definition Of Death

Aired: January 22, 1970

When is a man dead? Canadian physicians discuss medical, ethical and legal questions involved with death, organ transplants.

Wild Africa: As It Was
E17 - Wild Africa: As It Was

Aired: February 25, 1970

A look at luxuriant parks and reserves where various species of wild animals and birds still survive.

A Sense Of Time
E18 - A Sense Of Time

Aired: March 19, 1970

First in a three-part series visiting some of Canada's 700 museums in an attempt to show how people of all ages use them for self-discovery.

Wild Africa: Something New
E19 - Wild Africa: Something New

Aired: March 25, 1970

Africa as it was during 18th and 19th centuries. Final program in this season's series.

A Sense Of Time
E20 - A Sense Of Time

Aired: March 26, 1970

Second in a series of three programs on Canada's museums. This program presents views from adults - those who feel past has no relevance to their lives, and others who find themselves culturally enriched by past.

A Sense Of Time
E21 - A Sense Of Time

Aired: April 02, 1970

A look "backstage" at Ontario Science Center, Royal Ontario Museum and Old Fort Henry.

Oceanography
E22 - Oceanography

Aired: May 14, 1970

Recent advances in oceanography.

Continental Drift
E23 - Continental Drift

Aired: May 21, 1970

The theory that Earth's continents are moving is examined.

Sense Substitution
E24 - Sense Substitution

Aired: May 28, 1970

Research on new electronics and mechanical devices to help blind and deaf realize true sensory perception.

Physical Sciences: Stellar Evolution
E25 - Physical Sciences: Stellar Evolution

Aired: June 04, 1970

The latest observations of astronomers have turned up new kinds of stars; mysterious emanations from deep in space called pulsars and quasars.

Physical Sciences: Making Waves
E26 - Physical Sciences: Making Waves

Aired: June 11, 1970

Research into physics of sound and hearing has caused increasing alarm among scientists and physicians about effects of high noise levels upon people, and destructive psychological and physical effects of constant noise pollution.

Physical Sciences: Energy Conversion
E27 - Physical Sciences: Energy Conversion

Aired: June 18, 1970

The physics of energy and problem of producing large quantities of energy with little pollution form basis of this program.

Physical Sciences: Laser
E28 - Physical Sciences: Laser

Aired: June 25, 1970

The qualities of laser and normal light are contrasted. Final program in series.