Horizon 2
1965-01-06 | Documentary | 24 episodes60 Seasons
Episode
Learning from Machines (1965)
At a time when the use of teaching machines is fast expanding, Horizon looks at the principles behind them and enquires into their success
The Technique of Change (1965)
Horizon profiles the Bell Laboratories in the United States. They are one of the most important research and development centers where more than 4000 scientists work with a budget of one hundred million pounds every year. Horizon investigates the possibility of setting up a similar research station in Britain.
Star Gazers (1965)
Horizon explores American plans to launch a space observatory to map the universe and learn how stars are created.
Science and Art (1965)
Horizon looks at the relationship between science and art, and also explores artists attitudes towards science.
The Great Computer Scandal / H-Bomb Detectors (1965)
Horizon investigates the states of big research computers in Britain. Also, Horizon looks at the H-Bomb Detectors and how British scientists have developed a nuclear explosion detector which has changed the political outlook for nuclear test controls.