← Horizon

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25 episodios · 1979

  1. 1

    The Forever Fuel

    26 feb 197960 min

    Horizon presents an investigation into the potential and problems of using hydrogen as an alternative to existing fuels.

  2. 2

    In Search of Pegasus

    5 mar 197960 min

    In this program, Horizon looks at the effort and money spent on the horse to produce the perfect specimen.

  3. 3

    The Keys of Paradise

    12 mar 197960 min

    Horizon follows the discovery of a chemical in the brain which has morphine-like properties.

  4. 4

    Sweet Solutions

    19 mar 197960 min

    Horizon presents the history and research into the uses of sugar.

  5. 5

    Bronze Age Blast-Off

    26 mar 197960 min

    In this documentary by Horizon, you are shown a revolution in archaeological dating has shown that metal technology was invented in Europe.

  6. 6

    The Real Bionic Man

    2 abr 197960 min

    Horizon explores the current state of research into the development of artificial replacements for various parts of the body.

  7. 7

    A Mediterranean Prospect

    9 abr 197960 min

    Horizon reports about the attempts to bring about cooperation between the Mediterranean countries to combat pollution of their seas.

  8. 8

    Elements of Risk

    23 abr 197960 min

    In this episode, Horizon looks at Britain's methods and plans for nuclear waste management and disposal of the fuel elements.

  9. 9

    Mr. Ludwig's Tropical Dreamland

    30 abr 197960 min

    Horizon presents a documentary that shows how part of the Amazon river area around the Rio Jari was developed with rice and forestry.

  10. 10

    Where Nothing Happens Twice

    7 may 197960 min

    This is a Horizon documentary about Liam Hudson, noted psychologist at Brunel University as he challenges modern psychologists.

  11. 11

    Journey Through the Human Body

    14 may 197960 min

    Horizon examines the work of Dr. Lennart Nilsson who has filmed the complete arterial system of the human body.

  12. 12

    The Fight to Be Male

    21 may 197960 min

    This episode of Horizon looks at the recent scientific research into how humans become male or female.

  13. 13

    The Robots Are Coming

    28 may 197960 min

    This Horizon documentary is about the increasing use of robots in industry, and the robot's abilities and weaknesses.

  14. 14

    Mexican Oil Dance

    24 sept 197960 min

    Horizon explores the effect of the Mexican oil boom on the country itself and world energy situation.

  15. 15

    Tracks on the Oregon Trail

    1 oct 197960 min

    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.

  16. 16

    The Race to Reshape Cars

    8 oct 197960 min

    In this episode, Horizon reports on the need to consider more aerodynamic designs for cars to improve fuel economy.

  17. 17

    Dragnet for Diabetes

    15 oct 197960 min

    Horizon presents a report on the research into diabetes to determine its causes, controlling measures, and the prevention of complications.

  18. 18

    The Lost Waters of the Nile

    22 oct 197960 min

    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.

  19. 19

    Survival of the Fastest

    29 oct 197960 min

    This Horizon documentary describes the complete history and design of motorcycles which have significantly evolved over the past 80 years.

  20. 20

    A Touch of Sensitivity

    5 nov 197960 min★ 7.8

    This report by Horizon is about current research into the physical and psychological effects of touch, and the effects of touch deprivation.

  21. 21

    A Treasury of Trees

    12 nov 197960 min

    Horizon investigates how the British landscape is changing its appearance with native trees being replaced by imported species.

  22. 22

    Darkness Visible

    19 nov 197960 min

    Horizon examines the development of the relatively new science of x-ray astronomy.

  23. 23

    Uranium Goes Critical

    3 dic 197960 min

    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.

  24. 24

    The Fat in the Fire

    10 dic 197960 min

    Horizon explores current research into the causes and cure for obesity.

  25. 25

    Decade

    17 dic 197960 min

    In this episode by Horizon, G. R. Taylor presents his personal view of science based on previous Horizon episode clips from the 1970's.