The Nature of Things
Season 5
The Nature of Things is a Canadian television series of documentary programs. It debuted on CBC Television on November 6, 1960. Many of the programs document nature and the effect that humans have on it. The program was one of the first to explore environmental issues, such as clear-cut logging.
The series is named after an epic poem by Roman philosopher Lucretius: "Dē Rērum Nātūrā" — On the Nature of Things.
The series is named after an epic poem by Roman philosopher Lucretius: "Dē Rērum Nātūrā" — On the Nature of Things.
Where to Watch The Nature of Things • Season 5
11 Episodes
- "Viruses"E2
"Viruses"Incredibly minute particles of matter called viruses are responsible for more than half the world's diseases. Never even seen until the invention of the electron miscroscope, viruses now are the object of intensive scientific scrutiny. World leader in virus research is Toronto's Princess Margaret Hospital. This program studies the work of the hospital's team, under the direction of Dr. L. Siminovitch. Special guest is Dr. K. Rozee of Connaught Laboratories. - "The Quaking Earth"E6
"The Quaking Earth"Earthquakes & Volcanoes" Research into earthquakes and volcanic eruptions gives us much information on the earth's structure. In this program, Percy Saltzman talks with two experts on these phenomena: Dr. Walter Tovell of the Royal ontario Museum and Dr. John Hodgson, seismologist and newly-appointed Director of the Dominion Observatories. - "Bird Strikes on Aircraft"E10
"Bird Strikes on Aircraft"At one time, collisions between aircraft and birds usually hurt only the birds. Now, with aircraft flying at supersonic speeds, the impact of collisions is greater. And birds ingested into the engines have caused a number of crashes. The Nature of Things looks at what is being done to eliminate bird strikes on aircraft.