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Season 16

Horizon Season 16

February. 26,1979
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8.6
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TV-PG
| Documentary

Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.

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Horizon Season 16 Full Episode Guide

Episode 25 - Decade
First Aired: December. 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.

Episode 24 - The Fat in the Fire
First Aired: December. 10,1979

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

Episode 23 - Uranium Goes Critical
First Aired: December. 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.

Episode 22 - Darkness Visible
First Aired: November. 19,1979

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

Episode 21 - A Treasury of Trees
First Aired: November. 12,1979

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

Episode 20 - A Touch of Sensitivity
First Aired: November. 05,1979

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

Episode 19 - Survival of the Fastest
First Aired: October. 29,1979

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

Episode 18 - The Lost Waters of the Nile
First Aired: October. 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 rest of the world.

Episode 17 - Dragnet for Diabetes
First Aired: October. 15,1979

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

Episode 16 - The Race to Reshape Cars
First Aired: October. 08,1979

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

Episode 15 - Tracks on the Oregon Trail
First Aired: October. 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.

Episode 14 - Mexican Oil Dance
First Aired: September. 24,1979

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

Episode 13 - The Robots Are Coming
First Aired: May. 28,1979

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

Episode 12 - The Fight to Be Male
First Aired: May. 21,1979

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

Episode 11 - Journey Through the Human Body
First Aired: May. 14,1979

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

Episode 10 - Where Nothing Happens Twice
First Aired: May. 07,1979

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

Episode 9 - Mr. Ludwig's Tropical Dreamland
First Aired: April. 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.

Episode 8 - Elements of Risk
First Aired: April. 23,1979

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

Episode 7 - A Mediterranean Prospect
First Aired: April. 09,1979

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

Episode 6 - The Real Bionic Man
First Aired: April. 02,1979

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

Episode 5 - Bronze Age Blast-Off
First Aired: March. 26,1979

In this documentary by Horizon, you are shown a revolution in archaeological dating has shown that metal technology was invented in Europe.

Episode 4 - Sweet Solutions
First Aired: March. 19,1979

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

Episode 3 - The Keys of Paradise
First Aired: March. 12,1979

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

Episode 2 - In Search of Pegasus
First Aired: March. 05,1979

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

Episode 1 - The Forever Fuel
First Aired: February. 26,1979

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

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