The Nature of Things · SEASON 22
Jute Plastic / The Life of the Honeybee / Dr. Joel Hildebrand
Episode 13 · 1982-02-24
- Documentary
Episode overview
Jute Plastic: The harvesting and processing of Bangladesh's jute fibre. Jute sheets coated with polyester resin and laminated together form a strong cheap material which may win an international market for jute. The Life of the Honeybee: A documentary following the life cycle of the honey bee and the social organization of the hive. Dr. Joel Hildebrand: David Suzuki travels to the University of California at Berkeley to attend the celebration of the 100th birthday of Dr. Joel Hildebrand, who is active in science after teaching chemistry for many years.[
Season 22 episodes
1. "Reconnective Surgery / Shark Vision / Reclaiming the Desert / The Battery"1981-10-14
2. "Rabies / Island of Coral / Microwave Ovens"1981-10-21
3. Edge of the Cold (Part 1 of 2)1981-10-28
4. Waterproof Frog / The Piano / In the Sub-Nuclear Kitchen / The Record1981-11-04
5. A Magic Way of Going1981-11-11
6. Twins – And Then There Were Two1981-11-18
7. A Natural Turn of Events / Kidney Transplant / Kelp1981-12-09
8. Microscope: Making It Big / Desert Doctors / Polar Bear Pass1982-01-06
9. Tipping The Scales1982-01-13
10. An Island Shall a Monster Make / Philip Morrison on Nuclear War1982-01-20
11. Aspirin / Windy Bay / Fluorescent Light1982-01-27
12. Hanuman Langurs: Monkeys of India / A Helping Hand / Formation Flight1982-02-03
13. Jute Plastic / The Life of the Honeybee / Dr. Joel Hildebrand1982-02-24
14. Mind's Eye / Tide Mill / Colour It Snake1982-03-10
15. The Asteroid and the Dinosaur1982-03-24
16. Waves / The Harp Seal / Blackfly1982-03-31
