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Episodes 20
The Book of Man
Horizon looks again at the Human Genome Project which aims to decipher or sequence all genes.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MorePerils 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.
Read MoreSmart 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.
Read MoreWasting the Alps
Horizon looks at the damaging effects of pollution and tourism on the Swiss Alps in Europe.
Read MoreIn 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?
Read MoreGaze 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreBlack Schizophrenia
Horizon covers the story of the Nottingham psychiatrists who study the human race to see who is mostly likely to develop schizophrenia.
Read MoreTrial 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?
Read MoreWho Will Make Me Better?
Horizon explores three types of alternative medicine; homoeopathy, acupuncture, and diagnosing food allergies by testing your toes.
Read MoreA Wonderful Life
Horizon presents a biography of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein who lived from 1889 to 1951.
Read MoreWhy 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.
Read MoreThe New Sixth Sense
Horizon follows J. Hooper, a diabetic, as she explores various aspects of biosensor technology.
Read MoreClive 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.
Read MoreNewpin: 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.
Read MoreTime of Darkness
In this Horizon episode, we look at the effects on the climate from volcanic eruptions.
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