The Nature of Things: Season 10
Season 10 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Nature of Things Season 9.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 10 Progress Shield
Danger: Man At Work - In The Balance
Sep 24, 1969
Part a six-part series on pollution. This program shows how comparatively new science of ecology has shown fate of life on earth lies in balance.
Danger: Man At Work - The Urban Crisis
Oct 1, 1969
Part two of a six-part series on pollution. The ways man has succeeded, and failed, to duplicate in his cities checks and balances of natural environment.
Danger: Man At Work - Water
Oct 8, 1969
The third program in a six-part series about pollution. This program shows how water is distributed.
Danger: Man At Work - Air Pollution
Oct 15, 1969
Fourth program in a six-part series on pollution. The program show history of air pollution from advent of coal-burning in 14th Century.
Danger: Man At Work - Pesticides
Oct 22, 1969
Fifth in a six-part series on pollution. All pesticides are poisonous in greater or lesser degrees.
Danger: Man At Work - The Global Crisis
Oct 29, 1969
Final program of a sub-series on pollution and conservation. This program offers statements and observations by experts on extent of pollution in world today and what can be done t
The Ages Of Man: A Day In The Life Of A G.P.
Nov 5, 1969
A 24-hour day in life of a young family physician, Dr Reg Perkin, covering everything from his 7 am jogging to his 10 am tonsillectomy operation.
The Ages Of Man: A Breath Of Life
Nov 12, 1969
Every year, over 12,000 Canadians are born with serious inherited defects. Maureen McChesney, 12, is one.
The Ages Of Man: The Attack On Cancer
Nov 26, 1969
This program focuses on research into effects of drugs on cancers in mice being conducted by internationally renowned cancer team at Toronto's Princess Margaret Hospital.
The Ages Of Man: Drugs
Dec 10, 1969
A study of how medical researchers are using animals to determine effect of drugs such as marijuana and LSD, and.
The Ages Of Man: The Cell
Dec 17, 1969
The theme of biology for past 20 years has been origin of biological constancy. The theme of next 20 years will be origin of biological diversity.
The Ages Of Man: Arthritis
Dec 24, 1969
One quarter of all Canadians will be affected some time in their lives by arthritis.
The Ages Of Man: Heart Disease
Jan 7, 1970
A look at coronary thrombosis which kills three out of ten adults; heart research in Canada.
The Ages Of Man: Transplants
Jan 15, 1970
History and research in field of organ transplants.
The Ages Of Man: A Definition Of Death
Jan 22, 1970
When is a man dead? Canadian physicians discuss medical, ethical and legal questions involved with death, organ transplants.
Wild Africa: As It Was
Feb 25, 1970
A look at luxuriant parks and reserves where various species of wild animals and birds still survive.
A Sense Of Time
Mar 19, 1970
First in a three-part series visiting some of Canada's 700 museums in an attempt to show how people of all ages use them for self-discovery.
Wild Africa: Something New
Mar 25, 1970
Africa as it was during 18th and 19th centuries. Final program in this season's series.
A Sense Of Time
Mar 26, 1970
Second in a series of three programs on Canada's museums. This program presents views from adults - those who feel past has no relevance to their lives, and others who find themsel
A Sense Of Time
Apr 2, 1970
A look "backstage" at Ontario Science Center, Royal Ontario Museum and Old Fort Henry.
Continental Drift
May 21, 1970
The theory that Earth's continents are moving is examined.
Sense Substitution
May 28, 1970
Research on new electronics and mechanical devices to help blind and deaf realize true sensory perception.
Physical Sciences: Stellar Evolution
Jun 4, 1970
The latest observations of astronomers have turned up new kinds of stars; mysterious emanations from deep in space called pulsars and quasars.
Physical Sciences: Making Waves
Jun 11, 1970
Research into physics of sound and hearing has caused increasing alarm among scientists and physicians about effects of high noise levels upon people, and destructive psychological
Physical Sciences: Energy Conversion
Jun 18, 1970
The physics of energy and problem of producing large quantities of energy with little pollution form basis of this program.
Physical Sciences: Laser
Jun 25, 1970
The qualities of laser and normal light are contrasted. Final program in series.