The Nature of Things - Season 64

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

With the planet getting warmer, host Anthony Morgan discovers it's time we knew more about our unique cooling system and oft maligned superpower, SWEAT!

Why ultra-processed foods are irresistible – and how they impact our health. Sarika Cullis-Suzuki and Anthony Morgan investigate.

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

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.

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.  

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. 

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.

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.

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

Through a journey of scientific discovery, naturalist Connel Bradwell explores queerness and sexual diversity in Nature, and questions why we've been missing it all along.

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.