The Nature of Things

Season 64

2025 · 14 episodes · 10h 16m in all · 10.0/10

New hosts Sarika Cullis-Suzuki and Anthony Morgan take on The Nature of Things, the world's longest-running science documentary series.

Episodes

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   1. Teenager

   2 Jan 2025 · 44 min

   The science of adolescence: understanding this dramatic, mysterious and critically important phase of life, for humans and other animals.

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   2. Sweat!

   9 Jan 2025 · 44 min

   As global temperatures rise, Anthony Morgan investigates the human body's natural cooling system; he examines sweat, an often underappreciated bodily function and its crucial role.

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   3. Foodspiracy

   16 Jan 2025 · 44 min

   Sarika Cullis-Suzuki and Anthony Morgan study ultra-processed foods; they examine why these foods are appealing; they investigate the health effects.

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   4. Shared Planet: Cities

   23 Jan 2025 · 44 min

   From New York to Kolkata, there are surprising benefits to us that come from sharing space with the wildlife in our cities.

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   5. Shared Planet: Open Spaces

   30 Jan 2025 · 44 min

   Grasslands account for half of the total land area on the planet and most have been converted for human use; there are some places though where people and wildlife can both prosper by sharing space.

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   6. Shared Planet: Waters

   6 Feb 2025 · 44 min

   Water provides the largest habitat on Earth, but water-dependent wildlife is declining fast. Learning to share these watery worlds can offer a brighter future for the entire planet.

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   7. Shared Planet: Forests

   13 Feb 2025 · 44 min

   Forests are essential for life on our planet, but humans are cutting more down every year; these inspiring people are reshaping how we live and work in Earth's forests, sharing space with wildlife.

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   8. The Secret Knowledge of Animals

   20 Feb 2025 · 44 min

   From goats that can sense upcoming volcanic eruptions to birds that know how to avoid tsunamis and cyclones, scientists are using wearable technology to tap into the "secret knowledge" of animals.

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   9. Singing Back the Buffalo

   5 Mar 2025 · 44 min

   A richly visual and deeply uplifting story of humanity’s connections to buffalo how their return to the Great Plains can usher in a new era of sustainability and balance.

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    10. Dances with Cranes

    13 Mar 2025 · 44 min

    A year in the life of whooping cranes, and the humans saving them from extinction.

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    11. Plastic People

    20 Mar 2025 · 44 min

    Microplastics are everywhere. Sarika Cullis-Suzuki joins science journalist Ziya Tong for an investigation into our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health.

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    12. Animal Pride

    28 May 2025 · 44 min · 10.0/10

    This is nature's coming out story. Connel Bradwell challenges mainstream biology's blindspots and explores the true diversity of gender and sexuality in nature.

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    13. Dad Bods

    4 Jun 2025 · 44 min

    Science is revealing the truth about 'dad bods' and how having a child can dramatically affect the brains and bodies of men. Real dad bods are less about the pudge and more about the smarts.

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    14. Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster

    6 Jun 2025 · 44 min

    A dive to the Titanic. A fatal implosion. Inside the investigation to uncover the truth about the Titan's final journey.