Horizon
Overview
Horizon captivates audiences with extraordinary tales of science, delving into enigmatic phenomena and showcasing unseen realms. Each episode presents compelling narratives that explore groundbreaking discoveries and the intricate workings of the universe, sparking curiosity and wonder. With a blend of expert insights and innovative storytelling, the series invites viewers to expand their understanding of the world around them, making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging.
Episodes
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4
Can We Make a Star on Earth?
Title: Can We Create a Star on Earth? Plot: Professor Brian Cox embarks on a worldwide exploration to uncover the energy of tomorrow: nuclear fusion,...
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7
How to Survive a Disaster
In times of crisis, survival often hinges on more than just chance. Whether confronting rare disasters or everyday emergencies, there are strategies t...
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6
How Long is a Piece of String?
Title: The Enigma of String Length Plot: Alan Davies sets out to tackle the age-old question: what is the length of a piece of string? What initially...
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5
Are You Good or Evil?
Title: Are You Good or Evil? Plot: What defines our nature as good or evil? This profound and troubling inquiry is now being explored by scientists. ...
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4
How Big Is the Universe?
Cosmologists discuss their ambitious project aimed at charting the entirety of existence and share that their findings have led to some astonishing, u...
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9
The Truth about Taste
Title: The Secrets of Flavor Plot: Taste is perhaps our most pleasurable sense, yet it’s only recently that we’ve begun to grasp the reasons be...
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12
Little Cat Diaries
Title: Feline Chronicles Plot: In an innovative study, 50 cats were equipped with GPS collars and cat-cams to capture their daily adventures from the...
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1
Monitor Me
Title: Keep an Eye on Me Plot: Dr. Kevin Fong delves into a groundbreaking medical movement aimed at enhancing our longevity and well-being. Drawin...
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2
Defeating the Hackers
Title: Battling the Cybercriminals Plot: Delving into the shadowy and rapid-paced realm of cybercriminals intent on pilfering funds and identities wh...
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5
Swallowed by a Sink Hole
In February 2013, a sinkhole suddenly formed under a house in Florida, engulfing a man named Jeff Bush while he slept. His brother attempted to save h...
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6
Man on Mars - Mission to the Red Planet
Horizon takes viewers inside NASA to explore preparations for its boldest mission yet: landing humans, potentially including women, on Mars. It has be...
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13
Inside CERN
Horizon offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at a remarkable chapter in particle physics. In June 2015, CERN's teams began operating the Large Hadro...
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2
Hair Care Secrets
The Horizon team has assembled a group of scientists and medical professionals to delve into the remarkable natural substance that grows from our head...
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3
ADHD and Me with Rory Bremner
Comedian and impressionist Rory Bremner embarks on a journey to explore the science behind ADHD, a condition he believes he may have. Throughout this ...
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10
Dawn of the Driverless Car
Cars have transformed our lives, granting us greater freedom and broadening our perspectives, but there’s a darker side to this convenience. Exhaust...
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1
My Amazing Brain: Richard's War
Title: My Amazing Brain: Richard's War Plot: This poignant episode follows Richard Gray's challenging path to recovery following a devastating stroke...
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2
Teenagers vs Cancer: A User's Guide
What does it feel like to be young and face a cancer diagnosis? This film, narrated by comedian Jack Whitehall, uncovers 11 powerful stories that show...
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3
How to Build a Time Machine
Time travel may not be ruled out by the laws of nature, but creating a time machine requires a deeper understanding of those laws and how to bend them...
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4
Spina Bifida & Me
In Britain, one in every 1,000 pregnancies is affected by spinal or brain defects like spina bifida. Thirty years ago, actress Ruth Madeley was among ...
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7
A Week Without Lying - The Honesty Experiment
Deception is a fundamental aspect of human behavior, with studies suggesting we lie as many as nine times daily. But what if we could create a reality...
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2
Britain's Next Air Disaster? Drones
Following the Gatwick drone incident, high-risk expert Aldo Kane delves into the dangers drones present to the airspace over the UK. He explores the e...
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3
The Honest Supermarket: What’s Really in Our Food?
Each year, we spend a staggering 190 billion pounds on groceries, raising the question: can we really trust our supermarkets to be honest about what w...
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4
Inside the Social Network: Facebook's Difficult Year
The documentary takes viewers behind the scenes at Facebook, uncovering a concealed tech wonderland. It explores challenging issues surrounding the us...
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5
The 250 Million Pound Cancer Cure
The episode showcases the NHS as they begin rolling out proton beam therapy, a cutting-edge yet costly cancer treatment. It also focuses on the first ...
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6
Cannabis: Miracle Medicine or Dangerous Drug?
In a crucial chapter of the story surrounding one of the world’s oldest substances, Dr. Javid Abdelmoneim explores the most recent medical and scien...
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8
Pluto: Back From the Dead
The astonishing journey of Pluto has transformed it from a simple icy sphere at the far reaches of our solar system into a fascinating world filled wi...
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4
The Vaccine
This remarkable narrative offers an exclusive look into five vaccine teams worldwide, showcasing their extraordinary efforts in the race to create and...
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3
Making Sense of Cancer with Hannah Fry
After receiving a cervical cancer diagnosis at 36, Hannah Fry delves into the controversial aspects of cancer screening and treatment. She questions w...
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1
The Battle to Beat Malaria
The battle against malaria has been one of the toughest challenges in medical science. This episode delves into the groundbreaking development of a ne...
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3
Secrets of The Brain (1)
Professor Jim Al-Khalili, a theoretical physicist, embarks on an exploration that spans 600 million years of evolution to reveal the origins of the hu...
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4
Secrets of the Brain (2)
Jim observes primates as they navigate various survival challenges, uncovering the ingenious strategies that have influenced brain development. The si...
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1
Artemis: To the Moon and Back
This is the behind-the-scenes tale of the Artemis II mission, captured over a span of three and a half years at NASA. It chronicles the journey of fou...
