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The Nature of Things | Season 2010-11 | Aug 11, 2011 | 45:11

Geologic Journey II: The Collision Zone: Asia

In Collision Zone, the fiery unpredictability of Indonesia's volcanoes meets the mythic Himalayan Mountains.

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The Nature of Things - The Suzuki Diaries: Coastal CanadaSep 1, 2012 | 45:05The Nature of Things The Suzuki Diaries: Coastal Canada VideoClosed Captions available
The Nature of Things The Suzuki Diaries: Coastal Canada Sep 1, 2012 | 45:05The Suzuki Diaries hits the road again, this time to travel the coastlines of Canada. Father and daughter reverse roles: marine scientist Sarika is the expert and David, the protégé.
The Nature of Things - MS Wars: Hope, Science and The InternetAug 30, 2012 | 45:14The Nature of Things MS Wars: Hope, Science and The Internet VideoClosed Captions available
The Nature of Things MS Wars: Hope, Science and The Internet Aug 30, 2012 | 45:14Multiple sclerosis patients use social media to engage in an unprecedented battle with the Canadian medical establishment for access to a controversial treatment.
The Nature of Things - The American TigerAug 23, 2012 | 45:13The Nature of Things The American Tiger VideoClosed Captions available
The Nature of Things The American Tiger Aug 23, 2012 | 45:13Today, there are more tigers living in captivity in the United States than there are in the wild. They live in private homes, ranches and zoos and their numbers are growing. In this fascinating portrait of The American Tiger, we explore the relationship between human and beast in the context of the 21st century's wild tiger crisis.
The Nature of Things - Aliens of the Deep SeaAug 4, 2012 | 45:06The Nature of Things Aliens of the Deep Sea VideoClosed Captions available
The Nature of Things Aliens of the Deep Sea Aug 4, 2012 | 45:06Intelligent octopus? Scientists are testing the brain-power of the mysterious and mythic octopus.
The Nature of Things - Programmed To Be Fat?Aug 2, 2012 | 45:12The Nature of Things Programmed To Be Fat? VideoClosed Captions available
The Nature of Things Programmed To Be Fat? Aug 2, 2012 | 45:12New science links man-made chemicals to the global obesity epidemic. Man-made chemicals may be programming us to be fat - before we're even born.
The Nature of Things - The Autism EnigmaJul 26, 2012 | 45:13The Nature of Things The Autism Enigma VideoClosed Captions available
The Nature of Things The Autism Enigma Jul 26, 2012 | 45:13Autism has increased by an astounding 600 per cent in the last 20 years. The emerging theme is that autism, while possibly stemming from genetic vulnerability, is triggered by environmental factors. Is it something in our Western lifestyle?
The Nature of Things - Waking the Green TigerJul 19, 2012 | 45:13The Nature of Things Waking the Green Tiger VideoClosed Captions available
The Nature of Things Waking the Green Tiger Jul 19, 2012 | 45:13We explore the thoughts of today's Chinese about nature and the environment, in their hearts and minds, and their influence on the future. A great deal is at stake, both for China and the rest of the world.
The Nature of Things - The Jungle PrescriptionJun 28, 2012 | 45:13The Nature of Things The Jungle Prescription VideoClosed Captions available
The Nature of Things The Jungle Prescription Jun 28, 2012 | 45:13Dr. Gabor Maté works with some of the worst addicts on Vancouver's lower eastside - could a botanical potion from the Amazon possibly help these long-term patients?
The Nature of Things - Save My Lake!Jun 22, 2012 | 45:08The Nature of Things Save My Lake! VideoClosed Captions available
The Nature of Things Save My Lake! Jun 22, 2012 | 45:08There is a mystery blooming in Lake Winnipeg's waters and it is one that science is only now waking up to. We'll investigate what's happening to Lake Winnipeg.
The Nature of Things - Journey to the Disaster Zone: Japan 3/11Jun 14, 2012 | 45:12The Nature of Things Journey to the Disaster Zone: Japan 3/11 VideoClosed Captions available
The Nature of Things Journey to the Disaster Zone: Japan 3/11 Jun 14, 2012 | 45:12On the anniversary of 3/11, the devastating Japanese earthquake and tsunami, David Suzuki travels to the areas most affected by the disaster to learn how the catastrophe is helping to change the mind-set of people.
The Nature of Things - Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey Behind the ScenesMar 14, 2012 | 11:43The Nature of Things Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey Behind the Scenes Video
The Nature of Things Polar Bears: A Summer Odyssey Behind the Scenes Mar 14, 2012 | 11:43Director/cinematographer Adam Ravetch shares his behind the scenes footage and tells us how he gets so close to these magnificent animals.
The Nature of Things - When North Goes SouthJan 5, 2012 | 45:11The Nature of Things When North Goes South Video
The Nature of Things When North Goes South Jan 5, 2012 | 45:11Canadian geophysicists meet astronauts, marine biologists, paleo and archeomagneticians, in an attempt to understand, measure and explain the consequences of a pole inversion.
The Nature of Things - The Nano Revolution: Will Nano Save the Planet?Oct 27, 2011 | 45:13The Nature of Things The Nano Revolution: Will Nano Save the Planet? VideoClosed Captions available
The Nature of Things The Nano Revolution: Will Nano Save the Planet? Oct 27, 2011 | 45:13The Nature of Things explores an exciting new technological frontier - nanotechnology's environmental potential for energy, pollution and consumer solutions.
The Nature of Things - The Nano Revolution: More Than HumanOct 20, 2011 | 45:12The Nature of Things The Nano Revolution: More Than Human VideoClosed Captions available
The Nature of Things The Nano Revolution: More Than Human Oct 20, 2011 | 45:12The Nature of Things explores an exciting new technological frontier - the use of nanotechnology in treatment and medical advances.
The Nature of Things - The Nano Revolution: Welcome to Nano CityOct 13, 2011 | 45:13The Nature of Things The Nano Revolution: Welcome to Nano City Video
The Nature of Things The Nano Revolution: Welcome to Nano City Oct 13, 2011 | 45:13The Nature of Things explores an exciting new technological frontier - the world of nano materials and systems in our everyday lives.

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