The Nature of Things - Season 56
Season 56
Episodes
Pompeii's People
Despite intense archaeological scrutiny, much of the ancient city of Pompeii still remains a mystery. Now a team of archaeologists, scientists, and historians are taking a high-tech approach to uncovering Pompeii's secrets.
Conversations with Dolphins
Adam Walker, a competitive long-distance swimmer, was protected from a great white shark by dolphins. This changed his life. Adam wants to set off on a worldwide scientific inquiry to explore the world of dolphins.
Running on Empty
The story of a natural disaster and how Californians are responding as they face a water level that is dropping to zero.
The Brain's Way of Healing
The brain can not only change itself, but it can also heal itself in ways we never thought were possible. Dr. Norman Doidge looks at how energy - light, sound, electricity, and motion - awaken the brain's own capacity to heal.
Destination: Mars
Scientists, dreamers, and billionaires are rushing to put humans on the red planet. Not just in the future, but now. Will Mars be our new home? The journey has begun.
Vital Bonds
A fascinating journey inside the evolving science of transplants, where breakthrough discoveries are solving the organ crisis and transforming the future of medicine.
Think Like an Animal
New research dispels old myths about animal intelligence.
I Got Rhythm: The Science of Song
Scientists and musicians explore the many ways that music profoundly affects the human body, the brain, and human emotions.
The Secret Life of Owls
A unique window into the mysterious world of the Great Horned Owl; taking us across North America to meet passionate owl experts, volunteers, scientists, and the owls they love.
PTSD: Beyond Trauma
Most people experience trauma at least once. For many the memories fade with time. But for some they make it impossible to move beyond trauma.
Myth or Science: The Secrets of Our Senses
Jennifer Gardy takes a bizarre trip to the edge of perception as she attempts to make sense of our senses.
The Great Wild Indoors
The hidden wild world of insect life in our homes is revealed when a family lets a team of bug experts explore their home.
Body Language Decoded
How we move our bodies can speak louder than our words, and the information we unknowingly share can be surprising.
Cracking Cancer
Elation and despair as cancer patients pin hopes on an experimental trial.
Dad and the Dandelions
A filmmaker tries to unlock the mystery behind his father's cancer. Is there a connection to golf's manicured perfection?
White Wolves: Ghosts of the Arctic
A family of arctic wolves struggles to raise their pups in the harsh and unforgiving landscape of Canada's far north.
ADHD: Not Just for Kids
Can you have ADHD and not know it? Learn the telltale signs.
Fox Tales
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.
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