Horizon — 1979

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01 The Forever Fuel
Feb 26, 19791h
Horizon presents an investigation into the potential and problems of using hydrogen as an alternative to existing fuels.
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02 In Search of Pegasus
Mar 5, 19791h
In this program, Horizon looks at the effort and money spent on the horse to produce the perfect specimen.
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03 The Keys of Paradise
Mar 12, 19791h
Horizon follows the discovery of a chemical in the brain which has morphine-like properties.
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04 Sweet Solutions
Mar 19, 19791h
Horizon presents the history and research into the uses of sugar.
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05 Bronze Age Blast-Off
Mar 26, 19791h
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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06 The Real Bionic Man
Apr 2, 19791h
Horizon explores the current state of research into the development of artificial replacements for various parts of the body.
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07 A Mediterranean Prospect
Apr 9, 19791h
Horizon reports about the attempts to bring about cooperation between the Mediterranean countries to combat pollution of their seas.
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08 Elements of Risk
Apr 23, 19791h
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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09 Mr. Ludwig's Tropical Dreamland
Apr 30, 19791h
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, 19791h
This is a Horizon documentary about Liam Hudson, noted psychologist at Brunel University as he challenges modern psychologists.
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11 Journey Through the Human Body
May 14, 19791h
Horizon examines the work of Dr. Lennart Nilsson who has filmed the complete arterial system of the human body.
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12 The Fight to Be Male
May 21, 19791h
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, 19791h
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, 19791h
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, 19791h
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, 19791h
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, 19791h
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, 19791h
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, 19791h
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, 19791h
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, 19791h
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, 19791h
Horizon examines the development of the relatively new science of x-ray astronomy.
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23 Uranium Goes Critical
Dec 3, 19791h
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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24 The Fat in the Fire
Dec 10, 19791h
Horizon explores current research into the causes and cure for obesity.
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25 Decade
Dec 17, 19791h
In this episode by Horizon, G. R. Taylor presents his personal view of science based on previous Horizon episode clips from the 1970's.

Horizon — 1979

01 The Forever Fuel

02 In Search of Pegasus

03 The Keys of Paradise

04 Sweet Solutions

05 Bronze Age Blast-Off

06 The Real Bionic Man

07 A Mediterranean Prospect

08 Elements of Risk

09 Mr. Ludwig's Tropical Dreamland

10 Where Nothing Happens Twice

11 Journey Through the Human Body

12 The Fight to Be Male

13 The Robots Are Coming

14 Mexican Oil Dance

15 Tracks on the Oregon Trail

16 The Race to Reshape Cars

17 Dragnet for Diabetes

18 The Lost Waters of the Nile

19 Survival of the Fastest

20 A Touch of Sensitivity

21 A Treasury of Trees

22 Darkness Visible

23 Uranium Goes Critical

24 The Fat in the Fire

25 Decade