The Nature of Things
Season 58
Episodes
1. Equus: The Story of the Horse - Origins
A journey around the world and back in time to discover why horses and humans make perfect partners.
2. Equus: The Story of the Horse - First Riders
Travel back to the moment humans tamed the horse, and learn how horsepower made history.
3. Equus: The Story of the Horse - Chasing the Wind
How did humans save the wild horse from extinction? And how did we create over four hundred specialized breeds today?
4. A Day in the Life of Earth
From volcanoes to earthquakes & dust migration to meteorites — scientists reveal how much the Earth changes in 24 hours.
5. The Real T.Rex
Join an investigative journey around the world to uncover the mysteries of the most famous dinosaur super-predator: the Tyrannosaurus Rex.
6. The Memory Mirage
Can we trust what we remember about our own lives? Memory scientists say most memories are full of distortions and errors.
7. Spying on Animals
A look at how innovations in remote unmanned cameras let us bear witness to animal behaviour 24/7 - almost anywhere on earth.
8. The Genetic Revolution
Trailblazing scientists are making ground-breaking discoveries in the rapidly evolving world of genetic engineering.
9. Stay-at-Home Animal Dads
From emus to penguins, meet some of the most devoted stay-at-home animal dads on the planet.
10. Food for Thought
When it comes to diet, we swallow a lot of advice. Food for Thought sorts through the latest science to create a new recipe for health.
11. The Wonder of the Northern Lights
The aurora borealis delights and amazes us, but we're just beginning to understand its beauty.