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SeasonFeb 26, 1979 · 25 Episodes

1979

Episodes: 25 / 25

E1
1. The Forever Fuel

Feb 26, 1979 · 1 hr

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

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2. In Search of Pegasus

Mar 5, 1979 · 1 hr

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

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3. The Keys of Paradise

Mar 12, 1979 · 1 hr

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

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4. Sweet Solutions

Mar 19, 1979 · 1 hr

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

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5. Bronze Age Blast-Off

Mar 26, 1979 · 1 hr

In 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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6. The Real Bionic Man

Apr 2, 1979 · 1 hr

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

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7. A Mediterranean Prospect

Apr 9, 1979 · 1 hr

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

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8. Elements of Risk

Apr 23, 1979 · 1 hr

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

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9. Mr. Ludwig's Tropical Dreamland

Apr 30, 1979 · 1 hr

Horizon 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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10. Where Nothing Happens Twice

May 7, 1979 · 1 hr

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

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12. The Fight to Be Male

May 21, 1979 · 1 hr

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

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13. The Robots Are Coming

May 28, 1979 · 1 hr

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

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14. Mexican Oil Dance

Sep 24, 1979 · 1 hr

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

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15. Tracks on the Oregon Trail

Oct 1, 1979 · 1 hr

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.

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16. The Race to Reshape Cars

Oct 8, 1979 · 1 hr

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

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17. Dragnet for Diabetes

Oct 15, 1979 · 1 hr

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

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18. The Lost Waters of the Nile

Oct 22, 1979 · 1 hr

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.

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19. Survival of the Fastest

Oct 29, 1979 · 1 hr

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

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20. A Touch of Sensitivity

Nov 5, 1979 · 1 hr

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

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21. A Treasury of Trees

Nov 12, 1979 · 1 hr

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

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22. Darkness Visible

Nov 19, 1979 · 1 hr

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

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23. Uranium Goes Critical

Dec 3, 1979 · 1 hr

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.

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25. Decade

Dec 17, 1979 · 1 hr

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

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