Tibet - The Ice Mother

1Tibet - The Ice Mother

60 minJan 9, 1995Now viewing

Horizon presents a documentary on the ideas of Maureen Raymo's thesis on what triggered the last ice age.

2Russia's Deep Secrets

60 minJan 16, 1995

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.

3Bones of Contention

60 minJan 23, 1995

This episode of Horizon explores collections of the bones of thousands of Native American Indians in museums and universities across the United States.

4Siamese Twins

60 minJan 30, 1995

Horizon presents the story of a pair of Siamese twins and the surgery they underwent to try and separate them.

5Too Big Too Soon?

60 minFeb 20, 1995

Horizon investigates whether the human growth hormone is really the new wonder drug of the 21st century.

6Farewell Fantastic Venus

60 minFeb 27, 1995

Horizon brings you the recent discovery of the real Venus as space probes, like the Magellan, shattered previous existing concerning its geology.

7Exodus

60 minMar 6, 1995

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.

8The Betrayers

60 minMar 13, 1995

Horizon has uncovered disturbing evidence of the fabrication of scientific research results.

9Icon Earth

60 minMar 20, 1995

This Horizon episode is about the Earth as an icon.

10The I-Bomb

60 minMar 27, 1995

Horizon presents this documentary on how national power is moving into the hands of those who control information.

11Foetal Attraction

60 minApr 3, 1995

This episode of Horizon reveals the results of research that could explain the major reasons for so many complications during pregnancy.

12Cracks in the Crust

60 minApr 10, 1995

Horizon tries to answer the question, "Has the dream of earthquake prediction finally been shattered?"

13Hearing Voices

60 minApr 24, 1995

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.

14Liar

60 minOct 30, 1995

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.

15The Human Laboratory

60 minNov 6, 1995

Horizon investigates the controversial research into some birth control contraceptives.

16Nanotopia

60 minNov 13, 1995

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.

17Hunt for the Doomsday Asteroid (Update)

60 minNov 20, 1995

Horizon presents an update on the story about asteroids colliding with Earth some day.

18A Code In The Nose

60 minNov 27, 1995

Horizon looks at an attempt to crack the mystery of smell by designing a molecule whose odour can be detected.

19AIDS: Behind Closed Doors

60 minDec 4, 1995

This report by Horizon brings you the latest research into the battle agains the AIDS virus.

20The Runaway Mountain

60 minDec 11, 1995

Horizon presents the story of the search for an explanation of how rock can flow like water.