NaN/100 votes#1 - The Forever Fuel
Season 16 Episode 1 - Aired 2/26/1979
Horizon presents an investigation into the potential and problems of using hydrogen as an alternative to existing fuels.
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#2 - In Search of Pegasus
Season 16 Episode 2 - Aired 3/5/1979
In this program, Horizon looks at the effort and money spent on the horse to produce the perfect specimen.
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#3 - The Keys of Paradise
Season 16 Episode 3 - Aired 3/12/1979
Horizon follows the discovery of a chemical in the brain which has morphine-like properties.
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#4 - Sweet Solutions
Season 16 Episode 4 - Aired 3/19/1979
Horizon presents the history and research into the uses of sugar.
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#5 - Bronze Age Blast-Off
Season 16 Episode 5 - Aired 3/26/1979
In this documentary by Horizon, you are shown a revolution in archaeological dating has shown that metal technology was invented in Europe.
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#6 - The Real Bionic Man
Season 16 Episode 6 - Aired 4/2/1979
Horizon explores the current state of research into the development of artificial replacements for various parts of the body.
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#7 - A Mediterranean Prospect
Season 16 Episode 7 - Aired 4/9/1979
Horizon reports about the attempts to bring about cooperation between the Mediterranean countries to combat pollution of their seas.
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#8 - Elements of Risk
Season 16 Episode 8 - Aired 4/23/1979
In this episode, Horizon looks at Britain's methods and plans for nuclear waste management and disposal of the fuel elements.
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#9 - Mr. Ludwig's Tropical Dreamland
Season 16 Episode 9 - Aired 4/30/1979
Horizon presents a documentary that shows how part of the Amazon river area around the Rio Jari was developed with rice and forestry.
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#10 - Where Nothing Happens Twice
Season 16 Episode 10 - Aired 5/7/1979
This is a Horizon documentary about Liam Hudson, noted psychologist at Brunel University as he challenges modern psychologists.
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#11 - Journey Through the Human Body
Season 16 Episode 11 - Aired 5/14/1979
Horizon examines the work of Dr. Lennart Nilsson who has filmed the complete arterial system of the human body.
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#12 - The Fight to Be Male
Season 16 Episode 12 - Aired 5/21/1979
This episode of Horizon looks at the recent scientific research into how humans become male or female.
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#13 - The Robots Are Coming
Season 16 Episode 13 - Aired 5/28/1979
This Horizon documentary is about the increasing use of robots in industry, and the robot's abilities and weaknesses.
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#14 - Mexican Oil Dance
Season 16 Episode 14 - Aired 9/24/1979
Horizon explores the effect of the Mexican oil boom on the country itself and world energy situation.
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#15 - Tracks on the Oregon Trail
Season 16 Episode 15 - Aired 10/1/1979
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.
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#16 - The Race to Reshape Cars
Season 16 Episode 16 - Aired 10/8/1979
In this episode, Horizon reports on the need to consider more aerodynamic designs for cars to improve fuel economy.
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#17 - Dragnet for Diabetes
Season 16 Episode 17 - Aired 10/15/1979
Horizon presents a report on the research into diabetes to determine its causes, controlling measures, and the prevention of complications.
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#18 - The Lost Waters of the Nile
Season 16 Episode 18 - Aired 10/22/1979
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.
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#19 - Survival of the Fastest
Season 16 Episode 19 - Aired 10/29/1979
This Horizon documentary describes the complete history and design of motorcycles which have significantly evolved over the past 80 years.
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#20 - A Touch of Sensitivity
Season 16 Episode 20 - Aired 11/5/1979
This report by Horizon is about current research into the physical and psychological effects of touch, and the effects of touch deprivation.
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#21 - A Treasury of Trees
Season 16 Episode 21 - Aired 11/12/1979
Horizon investigates how the British landscape is changing its appearance with native trees being replaced by imported species.
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#22 - Darkness Visible
Season 16 Episode 22 - Aired 11/19/1979
Horizon examines the development of the relatively new science of x-ray astronomy.
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#23 - Uranium Goes Critical
Season 16 Episode 23 - Aired 12/3/1979
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.
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#24 - The Fat in the Fire
Season 16 Episode 24 - Aired 12/10/1979
Horizon explores current research into the causes and cure for obesity.
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#25 - Decade
Season 16 Episode 25 - Aired 12/17/1979
In this episode by Horizon, G. R. Taylor presents his personal view of science based on previous Horizon episode clips from the 1970's.
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The Best Episodes of Horizon Season 16
Every episode of Horizon Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Horizon Season 16!
Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC Two
Season 16 Ratings Summary
"The Forever Fuel" is the best rated episode of "Horizon" season 16. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/26/1979. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "In Search of Pegasus".