1989
20 episodes · Jan 9, 1989
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- S26E1
The Book of Man
Jan 9, 198960mHorizon looks again at the Human Genome Project which aims to decipher or sequence all genes.
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The Poison that Waits
Jan 16, 198960mHorizon reports on the abnormally high incidence of and the early onset of diseases such as senile dementia and Parkinson's disease on the island of Guam in the Pacific. Scientists have now linked the diseases to a poison in the native cycad fruit.
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Perils of the Deep
Jan 23, 198960mIn this episode, Horizon presents evidence that even diving in relatively shallow waters can cause serious long term damage to the brain and spinal cord.
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Smart Weapons
Jan 30, 198960mThis documentary by Horizon demonstrates how smart Weapons use computers to destroy targets, that until now, were only able to be threatened by nuclear weapons.
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Wasting the Alps
Feb 6, 198960mHorizon looks at the damaging effects of pollution and tourism on the Swiss Alps in Europe.
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In the Last Resort
Feb 13, 198960mHorizon answers the question: What are the alternatives for the elderly in Britain who can't live at home, or in a rest home or nursing home, or part of a sheltered accommodation?
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Gaze in Wonder
Feb 20, 198960mHorizon brings you an interview with Prof. Eric Laithwaite who presents an engineer's personal view of nature and how new inventions already exist in nature.
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In My Lifetime?
Feb 27, 198960mIn this episode, Horizon presents an investigation into the state of medical research in neurological disorders and the issues with its funding in Britain.
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Concerto
Mar 6, 198960mThis documentary by Horizon investigates new technology applied to music.
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Black Schizophrenia
Mar 13, 198960mHorizon covers the story of the Nottingham psychiatrists who study the human race to see who is mostly likely to develop schizophrenia.
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Trial in the Jungle
Mar 20, 198960mThis Horizon report covers the Tasaday, a remote Philippine tribe apparently living in the stone age, who are now seen as a hoax. How did they do it?
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Who Will Make Me Better?
Apr 3, 198960mHorizon explores three types of alternative medicine; homoeopathy, acupuncture, and diagnosing food allergies by testing your toes.
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A Wonderful Life
Apr 17, 198960mHorizon presents a biography of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein who lived from 1889 to 1951.
- S26E14
Why Buildings Make You Sick
Apr 24, 198960mThis is a Horizon documentary about an investigation into the so-called "sick building syndrome" where occupants contract illnesses because of the environment within the building.
- S26E15
Jubilee
May 8, 198960mHow valid have been Horizon's criticisms of scientific orthodoxy and to what effect have the programs had?
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Crash
May 15, 198960mHorizon investigates how many of the tragedies on our roads in Britain could be avoided by the introduction of technical and legislative changes.
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The New Sixth Sense
May 22, 198960mHorizon follows J. Hooper, a diabetic, as she explores various aspects of biosensor technology.
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Clive Sinclair: The Anatomy of an Inventor
Jun 12, 198960mHorizon presents a profile of noted inventor Clive Sinclair with his family and colleagues reminiscing and analysing his successes and failures.
- S26E19
Newpin: A Lifetime
Jun 19, 198960mIn this story, Horizon explores how the destructive patterns of child abuse and depression can be broken by concentrating on the mothers of young children.
- S26E20
Time of Darkness
Jun 26, 198960mIn this Horizon episode, we look at the effects on the climate from volcanic eruptions.