Horizon
This long-running science series explores big questions and surprising discoveries, unpacking mysteries across topics from astronomy to psychology and beyond. Guided by expert voices, it aims to make complex ideas clear while taking viewers into unfamiliar worlds and fresh ways of thinking.
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Season 16
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E1
The Forever Fuel
Horizon presents an investigation into the potential and problems of using hydrogen as an alternative to existing fuels.
Feb 26, 1979 -
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E2
In Search of Pegasus
In this program, Horizon looks at the effort and money spent on the horse to produce the perfect specimen.
Mar 5, 1979 -
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E3
The Keys of Paradise
Horizon follows the discovery of a chemical in the brain which has morphine-like properties.
Mar 12, 1979 -
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E4
Sweet Solutions
Horizon presents the history and research into the uses of sugar.
Mar 19, 1979 -
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E5
Bronze Age Blast-Off
In this documentary by Horizon, you are shown a revolution in archaeological dating has shown that metal technology was invented in Europe.
Mar 26, 1979 -
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E6
The Real Bionic Man
Horizon explores the current state of research into the development of artificial replacements for various parts of the body.
Apr 2, 1979 -
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E7
A Mediterranean Prospect
Horizon reports about the attempts to bring about cooperation between the Mediterranean countries to combat pollution of their seas.
Apr 9, 1979 -
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E8
Elements of Risk
In this episode, Horizon looks at Britain's methods and plans for nuclear waste management and disposal of the fuel elements.
Apr 23, 1979 -
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E9
Mr. Ludwig's Tropical Dreamland
Horizon presents a documentary that shows how part of the Amazon river area around the Rio Jari was developed with rice and forestry.
Apr 30, 1979 -
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E10
Where Nothing Happens Twice
This is a Horizon documentary about Liam Hudson, noted psychologist at Brunel University as he challenges modern psychologists.
May 7, 1979 -
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E11
Journey Through the Human Body
Horizon examines the work of Dr. Lennart Nilsson who has filmed the complete arterial system of the human body.
May 14, 1979 -
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E12
The Fight to Be Male
This episode of Horizon looks at the recent scientific research into how humans become male or female.
May 21, 1979 -
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E13
The Robots Are Coming
This Horizon documentary is about the increasing use of robots in industry, and the robot's abilities and weaknesses.
May 28, 1979 -
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E14
Mexican Oil Dance
Horizon explores the effect of the Mexican oil boom on the country itself and world energy situation.
Sep 24, 1979 -
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E15
Tracks on the Oregon Trail
Horizon investigates the environmental protection program going on in the state of Oregon in the USA. Oregon is the first state to clean up it's environment.
Oct 1, 1979 -
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E16
The Race to Reshape Cars
In this episode, Horizon reports on the need to consider more aerodynamic designs for cars to improve fuel economy.
Oct 8, 1979 -
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E17
Dragnet for Diabetes
Horizon presents a report on the research into diabetes to determine its causes, controlling measures, and the prevention of complications.
Oct 15, 1979 -
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E18
The Lost Waters of the Nile
Horizon takes a trip down the Jonglei Canal which is under construction in Sudan and reports on the changes the new canal will bring to the country, and the rest of the world.
Oct 22, 1979 -
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E19
Survival of the Fastest
This Horizon documentary describes the complete history and design of motorcycles which have significantly evolved over the past 80 years.
Oct 29, 1979 -
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E20
A Touch of Sensitivity
This report by Horizon is about current research into the physical and psychological effects of touch, and the effects of touch deprivation.
Nov 5, 1979 -
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E21
A Treasury of Trees
Horizon investigates how the British landscape is changing its appearance with native trees being replaced by imported species.
Nov 12, 1979 -
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E22
Darkness Visible
Horizon examines the development of the relatively new science of x-ray astronomy.
Nov 19, 1979 -
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E23
Uranium Goes Critical
This Horizon episode is all about Uranium; its history, the use of uranium for nuclear energy, the dangers of uranium, and the scarcity of the mineral.
Dec 3, 1979 -
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E24
The Fat in the Fire
Horizon explores current research into the causes and cure for obesity.
Dec 10, 1979 -
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E25
Decade
In this episode by Horizon, G. R. Taylor presents his personal view of science based on previous Horizon episode clips from the 1970's.
Dec 17, 1979