Horizon
1995
199520 episodes
Episode 1
Tibet - The Ice Mother
Jan 9, 19951h
Horizon presents a documentary on the ideas of Maureen Raymo's thesis on what triggered the last ice age.
Episode 2
Russia's Deep Secrets
Jan 16, 19951h
Horizon follows an expedition from Russia's most advanced oceanographic exploration ship on a mission to clean-up and prevent radioactive contamination of the ocean by one of Russia's sunken nuclear submarines.
Episode 3
Bones of Contention
Jan 23, 19951h
This episode of Horizon explores collections of the bones of thousands of Native American Indians in museums and universities across the United States.
Episode 4
Siamese Twins
Jan 30, 19951h
Horizon presents the story of a pair of Siamese twins and the surgery they underwent to try and separate them.
Episode 5
Too Big Too Soon?
Feb 20, 19951h
Horizon investigates whether the human growth hormone is really the new wonder drug of the 21st century.
Episode 6
Farewell Fantastic Venus
Feb 27, 19951h
Horizon brings you the recent discovery of the real Venus as space probes, like the Magellan, shattered previous existing concerning its geology.
Episode 7
Exodus
Mar 6, 19951h
Horizon follows the a six month study of the world's first Environmental Impact Assessment team as they study the implications for the environment for major environmental events such as in Tanzania, when in April last year, nearly half a million people set up home in the refugee camp of Benaco.
Episode 8
The Betrayers
Mar 13, 19951h
Horizon has uncovered disturbing evidence of the fabrication of scientific research results.
Episode 9
Icon Earth
Mar 20, 19951h
This Horizon episode is about the Earth as an icon.
Episode 10
The I-Bomb
Mar 27, 19951h
Horizon presents this documentary on how national power is moving into the hands of those who control information.
Episode 11
Foetal Attraction
Apr 3, 19951h
This episode of Horizon reveals the results of research that could explain the major reasons for so many complications during pregnancy.
Episode 12
Cracks in the Crust
Apr 10, 19951h
Horizon tries to answer the question, "Has the dream of earthquake prediction finally been shattered?"
Episode 13
Hearing Voices
Apr 24, 19951h
Horizon explores the phenomenon often regarded as the first sign of madness - hearing voices. The report describes how the work of a leading Dutch professor of psychiatry, Marius Romme, has influenced psychologists and psychiatrists in Britain to rethink their current definitions of madness.
Episode 14
Liar
Oct 30, 19951h
Horizon presents a documentary that reveals the role played by deception in society and the effort by science to weed out the truth and the controversy over the accuracy of the polygraph test.
Episode 15
The Human Laboratory
Nov 6, 19951h
Horizon investigates the controversial research into some birth control contraceptives.
Episode 16
Nanotopia
Nov 13, 19951h
This episode of Horizon is about the future of micro-technology. In 1959, noted American physicist Richard Feynman offered a $1000 prize to anyone who could build an electronic motor no larger than half a millimetre on any side. He awarded the prize within eight months. Today, some scientists predict the imminent development of molecular computers the size of specks of dust. This program examines that and other technical possibilities, as it takes viewers on a guided tour of the cutting-edge laboratories of nanotechnology. There, scientists working on similarly astounding projects offer their predictions about future technological developments. Discussions include how nature provides scientific inspiration. Detailed scientific models and sophisticated computer graphics illustrate how these new micro-technologies will work.
Episode 17
Hunt for the Doomsday Asteroid (Update)
Nov 20, 19951h
Horizon presents an update on the story about asteroids colliding with Earth some day.
Episode 18
A Code In The Nose
Nov 27, 19951h
Horizon looks at an attempt to crack the mystery of smell by designing a molecule whose odour can be detected.
Episode 19
AIDS: Behind Closed Doors
Dec 4, 19951h
This report by Horizon brings you the latest research into the battle agains the AIDS virus.
Episode 20
The Runaway Mountain
Dec 11, 19951h
Horizon presents the story of the search for an explanation of how rock can flow like water.