Horizon Season 1979

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1979x01 The Forever Fuel aired Feb 26, 1979

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

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1979x02 In Search of Pegasus aired Mar 05, 1979

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

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1979x03 The Keys of Paradise aired Mar 12, 1979

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

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1979x04 Sweet Solutions aired Mar 19, 1979

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

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1979x05 Bronze Age Blast-Off aired Mar 26, 1979

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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1979x06 The Real Bionic Man aired Apr 02, 1979

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

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1979x07 A Mediterranean Prospect aired Apr 09, 1979

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

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1979x08 Elements of Risk aired Apr 23, 1979

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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1979x09 Mr. Ludwig's Tropical Dreamland aired Apr 30, 1979

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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1979x10 Where Nothing Happens Twice aired May 07, 1979

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

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1979x11 Journey Through the Human Body aired May 14, 1979

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

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1979x12 The Fight to Be Male aired May 21, 1979

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

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1979x13 The Robots Are Coming aired May 28, 1979

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

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1979x14 Mexican Oil Dance aired Sep 24, 1979

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

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1979x15 Tracks on the Oregon Trail aired Oct 01, 1979

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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1979x16 The Race to Reshape Cars aired Oct 08, 1979

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

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1979x17 Dragnet for Diabetes aired Oct 15, 1979

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

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1979x18 The Lost Waters of the Nile aired Oct 22, 1979

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 ... read more

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1979x19 Survival of the Fastest aired Oct 29, 1979

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

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1979x20 A Touch of Sensitivity aired Nov 05, 1979

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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1979x21 A Treasury of Trees aired Nov 12, 1979

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

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1979x22 Darkness Visible aired Nov 19, 1979

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

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1979x23 Uranium Goes Critical aired Dec 03, 1979

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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1979x24 The Fat in the Fire aired Dec 10, 1979

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

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1979x25 Decade aired Dec 17, 1979

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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