The Nature of Things — Season 10

Sept 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.

Oct 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.

Oct 1969

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

Oct 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.

Oct 1969

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

Oct 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.

Nov 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.

Nov 1969

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

Nov 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.

Dec 1969

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

Dec 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.

Dec 1969

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

Dec 1969

Jan 1970

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

Jan 1970

History and research in field of organ transplants.

Jan 1970

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

Feb 1970

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

Mar 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.

Mar 1970

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

Mar 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.

Apr 1970

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

May 1970

Recent advances in oceanography.

May 1970

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

May 1970

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

Jun 1970

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

Jun 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.

Jun 1970

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

Jun 1970

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