The Nature of Things Season 64

Season 64

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

Air date: 2025-01-02

Episodes: 14

Episodes

E1: Teenager

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

Air date: 2025-01-02

E2: Sweat!

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.

Air date: 2025-01-09

E3: Foodspiracy

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

Air date: 2025-01-16

E4: Shared Planet: Cities

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

Air date: 2025-01-23

E5: Shared Planet: Open Spaces

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.

Air date: 2025-01-30

E6: Shared Planet: Waters

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.

Air date: 2025-02-06

E7: Shared Planet: Forests

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.

Air date: 2025-02-13

E8: The Secret Knowledge of Animals

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.

Air date: 2025-02-20

E9: Singing Back the Buffalo

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.

Air date: 2025-03-05

E10: Dances with Cranes

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

Air date: 2025-03-13

E11: Plastic People

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.

Air date: 2025-03-20

E12: Animal Pride

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.

Air date: 2025-05-28 • ★ 10

E13: Dad Bods

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.

Air date: 2025-06-04

E14: Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster

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

Air date: 2025-06-06