1979
25 episodes · Feb 26, 1979
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- S16E1
The Forever Fuel
Feb 26, 197960mHorizon presents an investigation into the potential and problems of using hydrogen as an alternative to existing fuels.
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In Search of Pegasus
Mar 5, 197960mIn this program, Horizon looks at the effort and money spent on the horse to produce the perfect specimen.
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The Keys of Paradise
Mar 12, 197960mHorizon follows the discovery of a chemical in the brain which has morphine-like properties.
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Sweet Solutions
Mar 19, 197960mHorizon presents the history and research into the uses of sugar.
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Bronze Age Blast-Off
Mar 26, 197960mIn this documentary by Horizon, you are shown a revolution in archaeological dating has shown that metal technology was invented in Europe.
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The Real Bionic Man
Apr 2, 197960mHorizon explores the current state of research into the development of artificial replacements for various parts of the body.
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A Mediterranean Prospect
Apr 9, 197960mHorizon reports about the attempts to bring about cooperation between the Mediterranean countries to combat pollution of their seas.
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Elements of Risk
Apr 23, 197960mIn this episode, Horizon looks at Britain's methods and plans for nuclear waste management and disposal of the fuel elements.
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Mr. Ludwig's Tropical Dreamland
Apr 30, 197960mHorizon presents a documentary that shows how part of the Amazon river area around the Rio Jari was developed with rice and forestry.
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Where Nothing Happens Twice
May 7, 197960mThis is a Horizon documentary about Liam Hudson, noted psychologist at Brunel University as he challenges modern psychologists.
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Journey Through the Human Body
May 14, 197960mHorizon examines the work of Dr. Lennart Nilsson who has filmed the complete arterial system of the human body.
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The Fight to Be Male
May 21, 197960mThis episode of Horizon looks at the recent scientific research into how humans become male or female.
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The Robots Are Coming
May 28, 197960mThis Horizon documentary is about the increasing use of robots in industry, and the robot's abilities and weaknesses.
- S16E14
Mexican Oil Dance
Sep 24, 197960mHorizon explores the effect of the Mexican oil boom on the country itself and world energy situation.
- S16E15
Tracks on the Oregon Trail
Oct 1, 197960mHorizon 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.
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The Race to Reshape Cars
Oct 8, 197960mIn this episode, Horizon reports on the need to consider more aerodynamic designs for cars to improve fuel economy.
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Dragnet for Diabetes
Oct 15, 197960mHorizon presents a report on the research into diabetes to determine its causes, controlling measures, and the prevention of complications.
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The Lost Waters of the Nile
Oct 22, 197960mHorizon 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.
- S16E19
Survival of the Fastest
Oct 29, 197960mThis Horizon documentary describes the complete history and design of motorcycles which have significantly evolved over the past 80 years.
- S16E20
A Touch of Sensitivity
Nov 5, 197960mThis report by Horizon is about current research into the physical and psychological effects of touch, and the effects of touch deprivation.
- S16E21
A Treasury of Trees
Nov 12, 197960mHorizon investigates how the British landscape is changing its appearance with native trees being replaced by imported species.
- S16E22
Darkness Visible
Nov 19, 197960mHorizon examines the development of the relatively new science of x-ray astronomy.
- S16E23
Uranium Goes Critical
Dec 3, 197960mThis 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.
- S16E24
The Fat in the Fire
Dec 10, 197960mHorizon explores current research into the causes and cure for obesity.
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Decade
Dec 17, 197960mIn this episode by Horizon, G. R. Taylor presents his personal view of science based on previous Horizon episode clips from the 1970's.