1993

01 Awakening the Frozen Addicts Episode 14th January 1993 Horizons presents a report on a daring Swedish operation that transplants foetal tissue into the brains of Parkinson's disease sufferers. 02 Cheating Time Episode 211th January 1993 Horizon investigates the current benefits and disadvantages of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). 03 TB - The Forgotten Plague Episode 318th January 1993 This Horizon episode is about the new and terrible threat from tuberculosis which kills more people than any other infection. 04 No Ordinary Genius (1) Episode 425th January 1993 This is the first part of a two-part Horizon series presenting a portrait of Richard Feynman, the American Nobel Prize winning physicist. 05 No Ordinary Genius (2) Episode 51st February 1993 This is the second part of a two-part Horizon series presenting a portrait of Richard Feynman, the American Nobel Prize winning physicist. 06 Mars Alive Episode 68th February 1993 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. 07 Suggers, Fruggers and Data-Muggers Episode 715th February 1993 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 just how good is that information? 08 The Pyramid Builders Episode 822nd February 1993 This Horizon documentary looks at how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids without the use of the wheel, ramps, or levers. 09 Here Be Monsters Episode 91st March 1993 This documentary by Horizon looks at how the Hubble space telescope is uncovering evidence of black holes in our distant galaxies. 10 Iceman (Update) Episode 108th March 1993 This is a Horizon update to the story of the Stone Age man found frozen in an Alpine glacier in 1991. 11 Whatever Happened to Star Wars Episode 1115th March 1993 Horizon shows how American scientists struggled to fulfil the dreams which challenged fundamental scientific laws. 12 Resurrecting the Dead Sea Scrolls Episode 1222nd March 1993 In this episode, Horizon examines the latest scientific evidence about the Dead Sea Scrolls. 13 Dante Goes to Hell Episode 1329th March 1993 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 Ghosts in the Dinosaur Graveyard Episode 145th April 1993 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 expedition sought the origins of humanity but instead came across a virtual graveyard of the dinosaurs. 15 The New Alchemists Episode 1519th April 1993 Horizon reports on scientists who are planning smart aircraft wings and smart buildings that can sense earthquakes. 16 Allergic to the 20th Century Episode 1610th May 1993 In this episode, Horizon examines Asthma, the illness that is the most common condition of the developed world. 17 Wot U Looking At? Episode 1724th May 1993 Horizon looks at causes of violence and asks psychologists to interview men and boys with a record of violence. 18 The Electronic Frontier Episode 187th June 1993 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 A Vital Poison Episode 1914th June 1993 Horizon describes how researchers discovered that a lethal gas, called nitric oxide, was behind some of the most basic functions of our bodies. 20 Chimp Talk Episode 2021st June 1993 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 the public opinion has moved back in favour of the idea that apes can indeed talk to us. The program looks at the latest developments in the chimpanzee language laboratories in America. 21 Life is Impossible Episode 2128th June 1993 Horizon investigates how life began on Earth. Did it evolve on land surfaces on Earth, in the sea, or in space?