Horizon: Season 16

Tập 1 1979-02-26 | 60 min Horizon presents an investigation into the potential and problems of using hydrogen as an alternative to existing fuels. Tập 2 1979-03-05 | 60 min In this program, Horizon looks at the effort and money spent on the horse to produce the perfect specimen. Tập 3 1979-03-12 | 60 min Horizon follows the discovery of a chemical in the brain which has morphine-like properties. Tập 4 1979-03-19 | 60 min Horizon presents the history and research into the uses of sugar. Tập 5 1979-03-26 | 60 min In this documentary by Horizon, you are shown a revolution in archaeological dating has shown that metal technology was invented in Europe. Tập 6 1979-04-02 | 60 min Horizon explores the current state of research into the development of artificial replacements for various parts of the body. Tập 7 1979-04-09 | 60 min Horizon reports about the attempts to bring about cooperation between the Mediterranean countries to combat pollution of their seas. Tập 8 1979-04-23 | 60 min In this episode, Horizon looks at Britain's methods and plans for nuclear waste management and disposal of the fuel elements. Tập 9 1979-04-30 | 60 min Horizon presents a documentary that shows how part of the Amazon river area around the Rio Jari was developed with rice and forestry. Tập 10 1979-05-07 | 60 min This is a Horizon documentary about Liam Hudson, noted psychologist at Brunel University as he challenges modern psychologists. Tập 11 1979-05-14 | 60 min Horizon examines the work of Dr. Lennart Nilsson who has filmed the complete arterial system of the human body. Tập 12 1979-05-21 | 60 min This episode of Horizon looks at the recent scientific research into how humans become male or female. Tập 13 1979-05-28 | 60 min This Horizon documentary is about the increasing use of robots in industry, and the robot's abilities and weaknesses. Tập 14 1979-09-24 | 60 min Horizon explores the effect of the Mexican oil boom on the country itself and world energy situation. Tập 15 1979-10-01 | 60 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. Tập 16 1979-10-08 | 60 min In this episode, Horizon reports on the need to consider more aerodynamic designs for cars to improve fuel economy. Tập 17 1979-10-15 | 60 min Horizon presents a report on the research into diabetes to determine its causes, controlling measures, and the prevention of complications. Tập 18 1979-10-22 | 60 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. Tập 19 1979-10-29 | 60 min This Horizon documentary describes the complete history and design of motorcycles which have significantly evolved over the past 80 years. Tập 20 1979-11-05 | 60 min This report by Horizon is about current research into the physical and psychological effects of touch, and the effects of touch deprivation. Tập 21 1979-11-12 | 60 min Horizon investigates how the British landscape is changing its appearance with native trees being replaced by imported species. Tập 22 1979-11-19 | 60 min Horizon examines the development of the relatively new science of x-ray astronomy. Tập 23 1979-12-03 | 60 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. Tập 24 1979-12-10 | 60 min Horizon explores current research into the causes and cure for obesity. Tập 25 1979-12-17 | 60 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.