Horizon - Season 16 / Year 1979
Season 16 / Year 1979
Network
Episodes25
DatesFeb 26, 1979 - Dec 17, 1979
Episodes
Year 1979Episode 160 min
The Forever Fuel
Horizon presents an investigation into the potential and problems of using hydrogen as an alternative to existing fuels.
Feb 26, 1979
Year 1979Episode 260 min
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
Year 1979Episode 360 min
The Keys of Paradise
Horizon follows the discovery of a chemical in the brain which has morphine-like properties.
Mar 12, 1979
Year 1979Episode 460 min
Sweet Solutions
Horizon presents the history and research into the uses of sugar.
Mar 19, 1979
Year 1979Episode 560 min
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
Year 1979Episode 660 min
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
Year 1979Episode 760 min
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
Year 1979Episode 860 min
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
Year 1979Episode 960 min
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
Year 1979Episode 1060 min
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
Year 1979Episode 1160 min
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
Year 1979Episode 1260 min
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
Year 1979Episode 1360 min
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
Year 1979Episode 1460 min
Mexican Oil Dance
Horizon explores the effect of the Mexican oil boom on the country itself and world energy situation.
Sep 24, 1979
Year 1979Episode 1560 min
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
Year 1979Episode 1660 min
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
Year 1979Episode 1760 min
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
Year 1979Episode 1860 min
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
Year 1979Episode 1960 min
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
Year 1979Episode 2060 min
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
Year 1979Episode 2160 min
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
Year 1979Episode 2260 min
Darkness Visible
Horizon examines the development of the relatively new science of x-ray astronomy.
Nov 19, 1979
Year 1979Episode 2360 min
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
Year 1979Episode 2460 min
The Fat in the Fire
Horizon explores current research into the causes and cure for obesity.
Dec 10, 1979
Year 1979Episode 2560 min
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
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