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Horizon: 1993

21 episodes · first aired Jan 4, 1993

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  1. 1 Awakening the Frozen Addicts Jan 4, 1993 · 1h Horizons presents a report on a daring Swedish operation that transplants foetal tissue into the brains of Parkinson's disease sufferers.
  2. 2 Cheating Time Jan 11, 1993 · 1h Horizon investigates the current benefits and disadvantages of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
  3. 3 TB - The Forgotten Plague Jan 18, 1993 · 1h This Horizon episode is about the new and terrible threat from tuberculosis which kills more people than any other infection.
  4. 4 No Ordinary Genius (1) Jan 25, 1993 · 1h This is the first part of a two-part Horizon series presenting a portrait of Richard Feynman, the American Nobel Prize winning physicist.
  5. 5 No Ordinary Genius (2) Feb 1, 1993 · 1h This is the second part of a two-part Horizon series presenting a portrait of Richard Feynman, the American Nobel Prize winning physicist.
  6. 6 Mars Alive Feb 8, 1993 · 1h This Horizon episode attempts to answer the question if it will be possible to 'terraform' Mars by creating a new atmosphere, and then adding water and plants to make the planet habitable.
  7. 7 Suggers, Fruggers and Data-Muggers Feb 15, 1993 · 1h Horizon investigates how market research, opinion polls, TV ratings, and consumer surveys have got it disastrously wrong. Commercial decisions depend increasingly on this information, but…
  8. 8 The Pyramid Builders Feb 22, 1993 · 1h This Horizon documentary looks at how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids without the use of the wheel, ramps, or levers.
  9. 9 Here Be Monsters Mar 1, 1993 · 1h This documentary by Horizon looks at how the Hubble space telescope is uncovering evidence of black holes in our distant galaxies.
  10. 10 Iceman (Update) Mar 8, 1993 · 1h This is a Horizon update to the story of the Stone Age man found frozen in an Alpine glacier in 1991.
  11. 11 Whatever Happened to Star Wars Mar 15, 1993 · 1h Horizon shows how American scientists struggled to fulfil the dreams which challenged fundamental scientific laws.
  12. 12 Resurrecting the Dead Sea Scrolls Mar 22, 1993 · 1h In this episode, Horizon examines the latest scientific evidence about the Dead Sea Scrolls.
  13. 13 Dante Goes to Hell Mar 29, 1993 · 1h Horizon presents the story of a robot named Dante, who goes into an active volcano in Antarctica to find out if volcanoes contribute to the ozone hole in our atmosphere.
  14. 14 Ghosts in the Dinosaur Graveyard Apr 5, 1993 · 1h Follows a team of archaeologists led by Michael Novacek as they try to retrace the steps of an expedition launched by the American Museum of Natural History in the 1920's. The original…
  15. 15 The New Alchemists Apr 19, 1993 · 1h Horizon reports on scientists who are planning smart aircraft wings and smart buildings that can sense earthquakes.
  16. 16 Allergic to the 20th Century May 10, 1993 · 1h In this episode, Horizon examines Asthma, the illness that is the most common condition of the developed world.
  17. 17 Wot U Looking At? May 24, 1993 · 1h Horizon looks at causes of violence and asks psychologists to interview men and boys with a record of violence.
  18. 18 The Electronic Frontier Jun 7, 1993 · 1h In this story, Horizon explores the endless stream of digital information available on demand to the public, but do we need, or even want it?
  19. 19 A Vital Poison Jun 14, 1993 · 1h Horizon describes how researchers discovered that a lethal gas, called nitric oxide, was behind some of the most basic functions of our bodies.
  20. 20 Chimp Talk Jun 21, 1993 · 1h This documentary by Horizon looks back into the 1980's where the work of pioneer researchers trying to determine if chimpanzees could understand language was attacked as charlatanism. Now…
  21. 21 Life is Impossible Jun 28, 1993 · 1h Horizon investigates how life began on Earth. Did it evolve on land surfaces on Earth, in the sea, or in space?