Episode list

The Nature of Things

Looking Ahead

Wed, Jan 03, 1962
An examination of promising areas of scientific research and some of scientists involved.
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To Educate A Scientist
Dr Patterson Hume and Dr Donald Ivey of University of Toronto illustrate methods developed by Physics Science Study Committee,.
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The Situation Is Fluid
Donald Crowdis of Nova Scotia Science Museum discusses liquids, how detergents remove dirt, and how one liquid passes.
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Gallstones

Wed, Jan 31, 1962
Donald Crowdis, Director of Nova Scotia Museum of Science hosts this show on gallstones.
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The Upper Mantle Project
Tuzo Wilson, Professor of Physics, University of Toronto, and host Lister Sinclair look at a Canadian plan to survey part of earth laying immediately under crust to learn more about earth's formation, its landscapes and weather.
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The Physics Of Music
Host Lister Sinclair and Professor Harvey Olnick of University of Toronto Faculty of Music explain physics of music.
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Survival

Wed, Feb 28, 1962
An appraisal of probable effects of a large-scale nuclear blast over a North American city.
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Man And The Moon
Program examines type of surface man may find if and when he lands on moon; it shows what is known about moon's surface, and how this knowledge is used in design of vehicles and other equipment for lunar exploration.
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Spermatozoa

Wed, Apr 04, 1962
Lord Rothschild of Cambridge University describes results of his research in field of spermatozoa.
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Animals With Feathers
Dr William Swinton, head of Royal Ontario Museum's Life Sciences Department, and John Livingston, executive director of Audubon Society of Canada, trace history of birds.
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Getting The Upper Hand
A look at Dutch Elm disease and biological efforts to control it. Host John Livingston outlines history of disease in Canada.
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The Plague

Wed, May 09, 1962
Host Donald Crowdis traces history of bubonic plague - causes, how it spread, and how it was.
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Instant Heat

Wed, May 16, 1962
Drs. Patterson Hume and Donald Ivey, of University of Toronto are co-hosts. They show how electricity can be produced directly from heat, and vice-versa.
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A Science Newsreel
A Science Newsreel, film clips showing current scientific projects including Soviet and American space programs.
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Learning

Wed, Jun 06, 1962
An examination of young child's ability to learn, and a comparison of human child's learning rate to that of lower animal forms such as an octopus.
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A Bang-Up Job

Wed, Jun 20, 1962
Dr Robert Knott, GR Phare of CIL Research Division, and host Lister Sinclair examine properties, types and uses of explosives.
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Out Of Africa

Wed, Jun 27, 1962
Naturalist John Livingston is host of this program about man's place in nature and problems of new African nations in supplying growing populations with an adequate supply of animal protein.
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Count On Me

Wed, Jul 11, 1962
Drs. Patterson Hume and Donald Ivey of University of Toronto explain what electronic computers can do and how they do it.
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Blood In The Balance
A look at new field of ballistocardiography. Host Dr Patterson Hume of University of Toronto explains principals behind ballistocardiography.
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Getting Us Typed
Examines work of Dr William Sheldon, who has spent about 30 years gathering statistics about human physique.
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