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January 9, 1989·20 épisodes·20h
Épisodes · 20
E1

The Book of Man

Horizon looks again at the Human Genome Project which aims to decipher or sequence all genes.

1h·Jan 9, 1989
E2

The Poison that Waits

Horizon reports on the abnormally high incidence of and the early onset of diseases such as senile dementia and Parkinson's disease on the island of Guam in the Pacific. Scientists have now linked the diseases to a poison in the native cycad fruit.

1h·Jan 16, 1989
E3

Perils of the Deep

In this episode, Horizon presents evidence that even diving in relatively shallow waters can cause serious long term damage to the brain and spinal cord.

1h·Jan 23, 1989
E4

Smart Weapons

This documentary by Horizon demonstrates how smart Weapons use computers to destroy targets, that until now, were only able to be threatened by nuclear weapons.

1h·Jan 30, 1989
E5

Wasting the Alps

Horizon looks at the damaging effects of pollution and tourism on the Swiss Alps in Europe.

1h·Feb 6, 1989
E6

In the Last Resort

Horizon answers the question: What are the alternatives for the elderly in Britain who can't live at home, or in a rest home or nursing home, or part of a sheltered accommodation?

1h·Feb 13, 1989
E7

Gaze in Wonder

Horizon brings you an interview with Prof. Eric Laithwaite who presents an engineer's personal view of nature and how new inventions already exist in nature.

1h·Feb 20, 1989
E8

In My Lifetime?

In this episode, Horizon presents an investigation into the state of medical research in neurological disorders and the issues with its funding in Britain.

1h·Feb 27, 1989
E9

Concerto

This documentary by Horizon investigates new technology applied to music.

1h·Mar 6, 1989
E10

Black Schizophrenia

Horizon covers the story of the Nottingham psychiatrists who study the human race to see who is mostly likely to develop schizophrenia.

1h·Mar 13, 1989
E11

Trial in the Jungle

This Horizon report covers the Tasaday, a remote Philippine tribe apparently living in the stone age, who are now seen as a hoax. How did they do it?

1h·Mar 20, 1989
E12

Who Will Make Me Better?

Horizon explores three types of alternative medicine; homoeopathy, acupuncture, and diagnosing food allergies by testing your toes.

1h·Apr 3, 1989
E13

A Wonderful Life

Horizon presents a biography of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein who lived from 1889 to 1951.

1h·Apr 17, 1989
E14

Why Buildings Make You Sick

This is a Horizon documentary about an investigation into the so-called "sick building syndrome" where occupants contract illnesses because of the environment within the building.

1h·Apr 24, 1989
E15

Jubilee

How valid have been Horizon's criticisms of scientific orthodoxy and to what effect have the programs had?

1h·May 8, 1989
E16

Crash

Horizon investigates how many of the tragedies on our roads in Britain could be avoided by the introduction of technical and legislative changes.

1h·May 15, 1989
E17

The New Sixth Sense

Horizon follows J. Hooper, a diabetic, as she explores various aspects of biosensor technology.

1h·May 22, 1989
E18

Clive Sinclair: The Anatomy of an Inventor

Horizon presents a profile of noted inventor Clive Sinclair with his family and colleagues reminiscing and analysing his successes and failures.

1h·Jun 12, 1989
E19

Newpin: A Lifetime

In this story, Horizon explores how the destructive patterns of child abuse and depression can be broken by concentrating on the mothers of young children.

1h·Jun 19, 1989
E20

Time of Darkness

In this Horizon episode, we look at the effects on the climate from volcanic eruptions.

1h·Jun 26, 1989
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