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Horizon: 1999

14 episodes · first aired Jan 28, 1999

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  1. 1 From Here to Infinity Jan 28, 1999 · 1h Horizon examines how observations of supernova in distant parts of the universe has provided evidence of the accelerating expansion of the universe. This new evidence suggests the…
  2. 2 Pandemic Feb 4, 1999 · 1h Horizon looks at the knowledge gained following the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918.
  3. 3 Elephants or Ivory Feb 11, 1999 · 1h In this episode, Horizon reports from Africa on the effect that rising elephant numbers are having on humans and the natural environment.
  4. 4 Electric Heart Feb 18, 1999 · 1h Horizon presents a documentary looking at the United States heart specialist, Michael DeBakey, and his work and research into making miniature pumps which could help make permanent…
  5. 5 Sudden Death Feb 25, 1999 · 1h In this Horizon documentary, we present Alfred Steinschneider's theory on cot death where gaps in breathing could be responsible for the death of many infants.
  6. 6 New Star in Orbit Mar 11, 1999 · 1h In this report, Horizon explores the arguments for and against the building of the Space Station Freedom and will it ever justify it's huge cost.
  7. 7 New Asteroid Danger Mar 18, 1999 · 1h Horizon presents this documentary by scientists who have calculated that the Earth will be hit by a small asteroid within 50 years. How will this effect our planet?
  8. 8 Skeleton Key Mar 25, 1999 · 1h In this report, Horizon investigates the rare disease called Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, which causes muscles and ligaments to turn into solid bone. This disease causes severe…
  9. 9 Wings of Angels Aug 1, 1999 · 1h Dramatisation of biologist David Lack's struggle to reconcile scientific evidence for evolution with his belief in God.
  10. 10 Mistaken Identity Nov 11, 1999 · 1h Horizon presents a documentary about Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD) where in the 1980's, it suddenly became the talk of the town. Tens of thousands of Americans were diagnosed with an…
  11. 11 Volcanoes of the Deep Nov 18, 1999 · 1h Could giant volcanic 'chimneys' on the ocean floor unlock the secret of how life began on Earth?
  12. 12 Anatomy of an Avalanche Nov 25, 1999 · 1h Horizon reports on a February 1999 catastrophic avalanche at Galtür in Austria that claimed 31 lives. Over the next six months, Horizon followed a team of scientists as they pieced…
  13. 13 The Midas Formula Dec 2, 1999 · 1h Horizon presents the extraordinary story of a beautiful mathematical formula that changed the world, the financial markets, and indeed capitalism itself. It could do the unthinkable - it…
  14. 14 Blood and Flowers: In Search of the Aztecs Sep 9, 1999 · 49m The Aztecs are regarded as the most bloodthirsty of the Central American peoples, but they were also one of the most sophisticated. DrTony Spawforth discovers how, on arriving in Mexico…