Wasted
Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 3 PM
Follow psychotherapist and alcoholic-in-recovery Mike Pond as he discovers the best new evidence-based addiction research and treatment.
Past Episodes
Trapped in a Human Zoo
Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 3 PM
A forgotten diary tells the story of Labrador Inuit trapped in the world of human zoos in Europe, in the 19th century. Now a new chapter is about to be written.
Safe Haven for Chimps
Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 3 PM
The touching story of how some very special chimpanzees find sanctuary and a new family when they are retired from a life in the lab.
The Perfect Runner
Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 3 PM
Did we run before we could think? As scientists discover that the first humans were endurance runners unparalleled on the Africa savannah, The Perfect Runner asks what today's runners can learn from our evolutionary past.
Smarty Plants: Uncovering the Secret World of Plant Behaviour
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 3 PM
A luscious exploration of the natural world, Smarty Plants effortlessly 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.
The Nano Revolution: Will Nano Save the Planet?
Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 3 PM
The Earth's environment faces some great challenges, and it doesn't take much to realize there's no time to waste. Some scientists believe that nanotechnology may be the key to overcoming the biosphere's environmental problems. But are we creating a new kind of pollution?
The Nano Revolution: More than Human
Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 3 PM
Imagine a science that promises radical developments in cell re-generation, our ability to repair lost or damaged tissues. Imagine a science that could extend life, revolutionize medical practice. But, what new issues will we face?
The Nano Revolution: Welcome to Nano City
Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 3 PM
We're at the beginning of a revolution that will harness the world of the infinitesimally small... the nano universe. But most of us will never notice its arrival because this technology is invisible.
The Beaver Whisperers
Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 3 PM
A growing number of scientists, conservationists and grass-roots environmentalists see the beaver as a much overlooked tool when it comes to reversing the disastrous effects of global warming and world-wide water shortages.
Polar Bear: A Summer Odyssey
Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 3 PM
The story a young polar bear's epic migration through the icy waters of Hudson Bay and his subsequent adventures on land.
The American Tiger
Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 3 PM
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?
Fox Tales
Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 8 PM
Bold and beautiful, the red fox can change its behaviour to make a home from deep in cities to far out on the Arctic tundra.
ADHD: Not Just For Kids
Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 8 PM
Can you have ADHD and not know it? Learn the telltale signs.
White Wolves: Ghosts of the Arctic
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 8 PM
A family of arctic wolves struggles to raise their pups in the harsh and unforgiving landscape of Canada’s far north.
Moose: A Year in the Life of a Twig Eater
Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 8 PM
Experience a calf’s first year of life as it grows up in Jasper National Park amid some of the most striking scenery on the planet.
Dad and the Dandelions
Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 8 PM
A filmmaker tries to unlock the mystery behind his father's cancer. Is there a connection to golf's manicured perfection?
The Lion in Your Living Room
Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 8 PM
Would you invite a wild animal into your living room? There may be one eyeing you with inscrutable golden eyes right now. A look at house cats as they’ve never been seen before.
Cracking Cancer
Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 8 PM
Elation and despair as cancer patients pin hopes on an experimental trial.
Body Language Decoded
Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 8 PM
How we move our bodies can speak louder than our words and the information we unknowingly share can be surprising.
Myth or Science: The Secrets of Our Senses
Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 8 PM
Jennifer Gardy takes a bizarre trip to the edge of perception, as she attempts to make sense of our senses.
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