1983

01 Sizewell Under Pressure Episode 110th January 1983 Horizon investigates if Britain should build a United States designed nuclear power station that uses a pressurized water reactor at its core. 02 The Tropical Time Machine Episode 217th January 1983 Horizon presents a report by Dr. Alison Jolly who discusses the country of Madagascar, just off of the west coast of Africa. Madagascar's ecology and conservation programs are in conflict with most third world economies. 03 The Geneva Event Episode 324th January 1983 Horizon brings you a report about the discovery of two new, and unimaginably short-lived, subatomic particles called "W" and "Z". 04 How Much Can You Drink? Episode 47th February 1983 Horizon examines some of the effects that moderate amounts of alcohol can have on the body. 05 Talking Turtle Episode 514th February 1983 In the Horizon documentary, we look new ways of using computers in classroom and to what effect computers in our schools will have in future. 06 What Little Girls are Made of Episode 621st February 1983 Horizon investigates the way girls and boys were taught science and related subjects at schools. 07 British Science - On the Wrong Track? Episode 728th February 1983 Horizon reports on the state of scientific research in Britain and the past blunders of the National Research Development Council. 08 The Great Plains Massacre Episode 87th March 1983 In this Horizon documentary, we look back at the event surrounding the near extermination of the North American bison (buffalo) in the 1880's. 09 Hard Rock Episode 914th March 1983 The Horizon episode is about the Carsington Aqueduct Scheme in Derbyshire, England, and the massive excavation problems encountered during construction. 10 Better Mind the Computer Episode 1021st March 1983 Horizon presents a look at the current research into artificial computer intelligence. 11 Madness on Trial Episode 1111th April 1983 Horizon looks at the mental problem of schizophrenia and how madness is medically diagnosed. 12 Sixty Minutes to Meltdown Episode 1218th April 1983 In this episode, Horizon investigates the nuclear accident which took place in the United States at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant during March 1979. 13 Killer in the Village Episode 1325th April 1983 In this report, Horizon looks at the spread of the AIDS virus in the United States and their search for the cause and cure of the deadly disease. 14 The Case of ESP Episode 1426th September 1983 n this documentary, Horizon investigates the power of the mind for psychic phenomena; telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, and psychokinesis. 15 The Artificial Heart Episode 153rd October 1983 Horizon investigates the current research into development and use of an artificial heart. 16 Dr. Priestley and the Breath of Life Episode 1610th October 1983 This report by Horizon examines the experiments of Joseph Priestly on blood and oxygen in photosynthesis. 17 Professor Hawking's Universe Episode 1717th October 1983 This episode of Horizon features Prof. Stephen Hawking and how he copes with his severe disability, his scientific career, and his relationship with his students. 18 The Cruel Choice Episode 1824th October 1983 Horizon presents a discussion on the use of animals for experiments. 19 A Child's Guide to Languages Episode 1931st October 1983 Looks at different ways of teaching a foreign language and contrasts them with the way babies and young children pick up their native language, without formal teaching. 20 China's Child Episode 207th November 1983 Horizon examines how the government of China presents the "one child per family" population policy to the people. 21 The Earthquake Connection Episode 2114th November 1983 Horizon investigates today's research into earthquakes and the usefulness of the findings. 22 Prisoner or Patient? Episode 2228th November 1983 Horizon presents this documentary on how Britain deals with its mentally ill criminal offenders. 23 Cancer: The Pattern in the Genes Episode 235th December 1983 In this report, Horizon outlines the latest research into cancer with specific reference to oncogenes. 24 The Academy Episode 2412th December 1983 Horizon follows group of men and women going through basic training in Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) methods at the Academy in the United States.