Catalyst

Épisode 1 - Aerial Orang Utans - Melbourne Recital Centre - Planes Trains and Autism

2 février 2009

Épisode 2 - Equitana - Sea Mounts - Rat Nav

19 février 2009

Equitana, Sea Mounts, Rat Nav

Épisode 3 - Diseased Bats - Ancient DNA - Argo Floats

26 février 2009

Diseased Bats, Ancient DNA, Argo Floats

Épisode 4 - World's oldest mummies - Electron microscope - Climate seals

5 mars 2009

Épisode 5 - Water Recycling - Vitamin D - Rob Harcourt

12 mars 2009

Épisode 6 - Unforgettable memories - Sexual selection - Diamond magic - Kristian Lang

19 mars 2009

Épisode 7 - Risky Business - Bubble Engineering - Richard Jefferson

26 mars 2009

Épisode 8 - Bubble Mining - Monkey Malaria - Elephant Training

2 avril 2009

Malaria jumps the gap from monkey to man; could bubbles be a solution to the hard hit mining industry? And see how a horse trainer applies his skill to the training of elephants, with remarkable success.

Épisode 9 - Missing Links - Ancient Resurrection - What has Darwin Done for Us?

9 avril 2009

Épisode 10 - Blast Trauma - Turtles - GM Bananas

16 avril 2009

Virtual Reality - helping soldiers overcome PTSD - Is mankind the greatest enemy of sea turtles? - Could genetically modified bananas prevent third world malnutrition?

Épisode 11 - Very Large Telescope - Solar prints - Heart valves

23 avril 2009

Paul Willis explores the universe from South America - A revolution in Heart Valve technology - Printing Solar Cells right on the money.

Épisode 12 - Eggs on Ice - Brainy Bees - Footprints in Ash

30 avril 2009

Eggs on ice, a new freezing technique aiding women who want to wait before giving birth - Insects helping to keep an eye out for terrorists - Footprints in the ash - where the megafauna roamed.

Épisode 13 - Space Storms - Happy Locusts - Rabbit Immunity

7 mai 2009

Space Storms: predicting the next big one - Insects on drugs: why locusts swarm - Bunnies bounce back: controlling the rise in rabbit numbers.

Épisode 14 - Body identity - Robot biomimicry - Sports motion

21 mai 2009

Épisode 15 - Drought Culprit - CMT Disease - Fingerprints

28 mai 2009

Épisode 16 - Inca Trails - Dingo secrets - Finches

4 juin 2009

Épisode 17 - Gravity Probe - Uranium Minerals

11 juin 2009

Épisode 18 - Devil in the Detail - Royal Botanic Garden - Squeaky Sand

18 juin 2009

Épisode 19 - What is a Stem Cell? - Stem Cells in the Brain - Stem Cells Repair

25 juin 2009

Épisode 20 - Universal Flu Vaccine - Prof. Penny Sackett - Eco Farming

2 juillet 2009

Épisode 21 - Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - Eurekas People's Choice awards

9 juillet 2009

Épisode 22 - Moon Special

16 juillet 2009

Épisode 23 - Eurekas 2009 Special

27 août 2009

Épisode 24 - Dengue Mozzie - Photonic Chip - Brain Man

3 septembre 2009

Épisode 25 - Exoplanets - Granddaddy fish - Weedy seadragons

10 septembre 2009

Épisode 26 - Pedigree Dogs - Imaginary Friends - Dugongs

17 septembre 2009

Épisode 27 - Giant Cuttlefish - Daniel O'Doherty - Sea Urchins

24 septembre 2009

Épisode 28 - Prostate screening - The trouble with tests - Prostate cancer treatment

1 octobre 2009

Épisode 29 - Wifi windfall - Virtual clinic - Carbon Country update

8 octobre 2009

Épisode 30 - Cloud Seeding - Copenhagen - Royal Institution Australia

15 octobre 2009

Épisode 31 - Rise of Slime - Coal Gas

22 octobre 2009

Épisode 32 - Fighting fire with fire - Knowing the enemy - Decisions under fire

29 octobre 2009

Épisode 1 - Great White Sharks - Animal Action: Desert Gobies - Out of body experiences - Fundamentals: Electromagnetic radiation

11 février 2010

Épisode 2 - Future of Fusion - Hook Worms - Fundamentals: Metamorphic Rocks - Penguin Peril

16 février 2010

Épisode 3 - New Zealand Rowi - Military Fit - Blue Gropers - Fiddler Crabs

25 février 2010

Épisode 4 - Earthquakes - Fly Like An Insect - Hotter than Hot - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

4 mars 2010

Épisode 5 - Arsenic Toenails - Nancy Millis - Space Suit

11 mars 2010

Épisode 6 - False Memories – Our place in the Solar System - Smart Wheelchair - Bombina Frog

18 mars 2010

Épisode 7 - Geoengineering - Future Car - Western Waves - Dr James Robertson

25 mars 2010

Épisode 8 - Making Life - Growing Glaciers - Prof Thomas Borody - Ningaloo Reef

1 avril 2010

Épisode 9 - LIDAR - Stem Cell Ethics - Follow the Leader - Fundamentals: Precious Metals

8 avril 2010

Épisode 10 - School of Hard Knocks - Fab Fibre - Dr Alex Veldman - Blue Grasshopper

15 avril 2010

Épisode 11 - Molecular Bypass - Male Pill - Peruvian Mummy - Redback Spiders

22 avril 2010

Épisode 12 - Antarctic Glaciers - Otto Nordenskjöld - Southern Ocean Sentinel

29 avril 2010

Épisode 13 - Magic Lab - Toxic Crops - Big Prawns

6 mai 2010

Épisode 14 - Trawl Team - Megafauna - Green Roofs

20 mai 2010

Épisode 15 - Mt Ruapehu - Clever Cancer - Finch Fight - Dr Craig Venter

27 mai 2010

Épisode 16 - Land Speed Record - Green Buildings - Toxic Sediments - Animal Action: Crayfish Attraction

3 juin 2010

Épisode 17 - Burning Down the House - Rectangular Stadium - Quoll School - Cheatin' Chickens

10 juin 2011

Épisode 18 - Aussie Amber - Ice Core Drought - Changing The Globe - Cleaning Station For Sharks and Rays

17 juin 2011

Épisode 19 - A Weighty Issue - Jumping Ants - BLUElink - Sea Walls

24 juin 2011

Épisode 20 - Fatherhood and the male pregnancy!

1 juillet 2011

Épisode 21 - Space Balloons - On Shaky Ground - Physics of Recycling - Darker When Wet - Archer Fish

8 juillet 2011

Épisode 22 - Transcendental Meditation - Burn baby burn! - Entropy - Jiggly Eyes

15 juillet 2011

Épisode 23 - Eureka Prizes People's Choice Award finalists - Skating on the Edge - Science Yacht - Angry Frogs

29 juillet 2011

Épisode 24 - Brain Freeze - Drunken Worms - The Hole Truth - Shock Salt

5 août 2011

Épisode 25 - Polypharmacy - Rat Wars - Born Again Batteries

12 août 2011

Épisode 26 - Scientists in Schools - Interrupted Sleep - A Blast from the Past - Truckie Scientist

19 août 2011

Épisode 27 - Australian Museum Eureka Prizes - Hidden Treasures at Australian Museum - Zebra Finch - Penguin winners and losers

26 août 2011

Épisode 28 - In Defence of the Flying Fox - Indoor Air - Fundamentals with Bernie Hobbs: The Einstein diet - Mysteries of the Emperors

2 septembre 2011

Stories: In Defence of the Flying Fox: Flying Foxes are destroying trees in the Botanical Gardens in Sydney and Melbourne, but is relocating them a viable solution? Indoor air: CSIRO scientists survey the air inside our homes to assess potential health risks. Fundamentals with Bernie Hobbs - The Einstein diet: Celebrities aren't the only stars shedding kilos. Mysteries of the Emperors: Unlocking the secrets of the enigmatic Emperor of the icy continent.

Épisode 29 - Fatherhood: Secrets of the Superdads

9 septembre 2011

Épisode 30 - Cosmology - The history of the world - Climate change - Memorable moments Dr Joncia Newby - Memorable moments Dr Maryanne Demasi

16 septembre 2011

Épisode 31 - Memorable Moments

23 septembre 2011

Épisode 1 - Swimming in it - SKA - Birth of Radio Astronomy - Snail Whisperer - Animal Action: Clever Crows

17 février 2011

Épisode 2 - Exercise Overdose - Robot Wars - Mars Rover - Einstein's Mistake

24 février 2011

Épisode 3 - Jaws - Synthetic Skin - GPS - Dog Brain - Wolf Behaviour - Underwater locomotion

3 mars 2011

Épisode 4 - Trunk Calls - Zoonosis - Virus - Peacock spider - Floppy Frogs

10 mars 2011

Épisode 5 - Peak Phosphorus - Comfort Food - GM for Good - Food Coma - Salt - Perfect Cuppa

17 mars 2011

Épisode 6 - Corneal Stem Cells - Ballistic Tongues - Caves and Climate Change - Folding Observatory - Neptune

24 mars 2011

Épisode 7 - *unavailable*

31 mars 2011

Épisode 8 - Fin Forensics - Mean Girls - Boys Toys - Low GI Diet - Discovery of Other Earths

7 avril 2011

Épisode 9 - Iron Whales - Koala Heatwave - Asthma Thunderstorm - Poobiotics - SOS Network

14 avril 2011

Épisode 10 - Road Kill Rescue - Cyberchondria - Cat Lap - Kitchen Science - GM Chocolate Trees

21 avril 2011

Épisode 11 - The Oil Crunch – Kenyan Hot Rocks – Australian Nuclear Future - Oil From Algae

28 avril 2011

Épisode 12 - Beyond Petrol II - Bowel Cancer - Touring Down Under - Jellyfish Vortex

5 mai 2011

Épisode 13 - CAVlab - Faster Computing - Saving Acid Wetlands - Lashi Bandara Profile - Marvellous Mangroves - Processionary Caterpillars

19 mai 2011

Épisode 14 - Robotic Heart Surgery - Voodoo - Penguin DNA - Father of Photovoltaics - Sydney Brick Pit Fossil - Placebo

26 mai 2011

Robotic Heart Surgery, Penguin DNA, Voodoo, Placebo, The Father of Photovoltaics - Martin Green Profile, and the Sydney Brick Pit Fossil.

Épisode 15 - Beach Worm Whisperer - God's Algorithm - Lapita People - Bacterial Migration - Wet Doggy Wiggle

2 juin 2011

Épisode 16 - Rebreathers - Voyage of Malaspina - Deep Sea Mining - The Mariana Trench - Deep Sea Diners - Hesperides Science

9 juin 2011

An historic Spanish voyage; mining undersea volcanoes; the latest in diving gear; deep sea diners; the deepest location on earth - the Mariana Trench.

Épisode 17 - Mystery of the Flesh Eaters - Bone Scaffold - Space Beer - Biggest Bang - Bioluminescence - Why Is It So

16 juin 2011

Bone Scaffold, biggest bang, mystery of flesh eaters, Bioluminescence, Space Beer

Épisode 18 - Premenstrual Syndrome - Bamboo Clothing - Hemp - Natural User Interface - Professor Chris Dickman - Why Canberra Geology

23 juin 2011

Épisode 19 - Brain Sell - Lotus Effect - Parallel Universes - Smelly Space - Dog eyebrows - Deep Space Communications

30 juin 2011

Épisode 20 - Eaten to Extinction - Botox for Migraines - Radiant Beauty - Sweet Solution for Woodlands - Free Flight for Ants - Crush on Crustaceans

7 juillet 2011

Épisode 21 - Human Probiotic Infusion - African Livestock - Prime Number Keys - Dog Bark - Human Biome - Elephant Cooperation

14 juillet 2011

Épisode 22 - Sleeping with baby - Staying up late - Sleeping With Pain - Not Getting Enough

21 juillet 2011

Sleeping with a baby, staying up late, sleeping with pain

Épisode 23 - Optalert - Original Fauna - Owl Eyes - Carbon Cling Wrap - Mantis Shrimp Eyes - One Bligh Street

28 juillet 2011

All about eyes

Épisode 24 - Ant Venom - Turbulence - UG99 - Neurotoxins - Dolphin Power - Cereal Iron

4 août 2011

ant venon, turbulence, UG99, neurotoxins, dolphin power

Épisode 25 - Brain Trauma - Eel migration - Homunculus - Molten Steel - Eureka People's Choice Award

11 août 2011

Épisode 26 - Carbon Nano - Lucrative Algorithms - Fur Seals - West Coast Whales - Hot or Cold - Fast Food for Hummingbirds

18 août 2011

Carbon Nano - Lucrative Algorithms - Fur Seals - West Coast Whales - Hot or Cold - Fast Food for Hummingbirds.

Épisode 27 - A brief history of Nanotechnology - Golden Bullets - Nano-engineering - Delivering Medicines - Imperfect Diamonds - How small is small?

25 août 2011

Épisode 28 - Radiation 101 - MEG Stuttering - Biggest Devonian Fish - Supertasters - Molten Steel - Nuclear Fungus

1 septembre 2011

Radiation 101 - MEG Stuttering - Biggest Devonian Fish - Supertasters - Molten Steel - Nuclear Fungus.

Épisode 29 - Australian Museum Eureka Prizes - Science Under Siege - Matilda-Jane Oke - Dr Paul Willis - Sleek Geeks

8 septembre 2011

Épisode 30 - Evolution of the Electric Guitar - Astronaut John Grunsfeld - Cyanide Seeds - Natures Poisons - Honey Bee Aerobatics

15 septembre 2011

Épisode 31 - Recovered Memories - 3D Printing - Wind and Waves - Gravity - Penguin Wave

22 septembre 2011

Recovered Memories - 3D Printing - Wind and Waves - Gravity - Penguin Wave.

Épisode 32 - In the Beginning- The GM tomato - Sorting Wheat from Chaff - Food Wastage - Daily Bread or Dread

29 octobre 2011

In the Beginning- The GM tomato - Sorting Wheat from Chaff - Food Wastage - Daily Bread or Dread.

Épisode 1 - Psychopath in the Family - Antarctic Broadband - Universal Motion Simulator

15 mars 2012

Is there a budding psychopath in your family? Opening the South Pole via satellite; take a wild ride in the next generation of motion simulator.

Épisode 2 - Big Wave Surf Movie Goes 3D - Ibis Eggs - Parrot Talk - Snowy Flows

22 mars 2012

Épisode 3 - Elixir of Life - Bubble Behaviour - Left Paw Right Paw

29 mars 2012

Why a dog's paw preference matters; Could we be forever young?: The destructive power of tiny bubbles.

Épisode 4 - Lab Burger - Eating Insects - Rip Survivor - Proof of ID

5 avril 2012

Épisode 5 - The Trouble with Sex

12 avril 2012

Épisode 6 - Thin Blood - Mountain Pygmy Possums - Coastal Flood Impact - Slinky Drop

19 avril 2012

Thin Blood - Mountain Pygmy Possums - Coastal Flood Impact - Slinky Drop

Épisode 7 - Computer Game Addiction - Dolphin Courting - Tree Deaths

26 avril 2012

Computer Game Addiction - Dolphin Courting - Tree Deaths

Épisode 8 - Shark Repellent - Nun’s Plight - Facial Recognition - Physics on the Street: Weightlessness

3 mai 2012

Épisode 9 - Danger Zones - Kawasaki Disease - Virus Hunters

17 mai 2012

Danger Zones - Kawasaki Disease - Virus Hunters

Épisode 10 - Christchurch Earthquake - Project Aether - Joggobot - Lynne Milne - Sudoku

24 mai 2012

Christchurch Earthquake - Project Aether - Joggobot - Lynne Milne - Sudoku

Épisode 11 - Exercise is Medicine - Grim Reaper Walk - Prof Richard Kingsford - NZ Transit of Venus

31 mai 2012

Exercise is Medicine - Grim Reaper Walk - Prof Richard Kingsford - NZ Transit of Venus

Épisode 12 - Transit of Venus - Decoding the Risk - Exoskeleton - Cats Purr

7 mai 2012

Stories: - Decoding the Risks: At-home genetic test kits now promise to predict your risk of disease before it strikes. - Exoskeleton: Mark Horstman test drives a revolutionary robotic exoskeleton which is designed to give mobility back to people paralysed by spinal injuries or disabled by disease. - Cats Purr: Jonica Newby enlists the help of cat owners and their purr-fect felines to help demonstrate what scientists have recently discovered about the humble purr. - Sydney Transit of Venus: Mark Horstman and Graham Phillips explore the excitement and importance of the last Transit of Venus in the century.

Épisode 13 - Mobile Phone Risks - Mars Curiosity - Sitting is Deadly - Coffee Spills

16 août 2012

Stories: - Mobile Phone Risks: Can mobile phones cause cancer? - Mars Curiosity: As the Mars science rover Curiosity touched down on the Martian surface this month, Graham Phillips was in NASA’s control room to feel the tension and excitement. - Sitting is Deadly: Sitting down for prolonged periods of time can shorten our lifespan and regular exercise might not counteract the damage. - Coffee Spill: Using sensors and high speed cameras, physicists have revealed why coffee spills as you walk.

Épisode 14 - MS cure - Feeding the Grid - Dog Music

23 août 2012

Stories: - MS Cure?: Some doctors contend that Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is triggered by an infection, which could be cured with antibiotics. - Feeding the Grid: Mark Horstman visits a family generating enough electricity from gas at home to feed the grid. - Dog Music: What drives a dog to spontaneously start singing along to music?

Épisode 15 - Coral Winners - Nanopatch - Air Cargo Scanner - Indigenous Education

30 août 2012

Stories: - Coral Winners: It's been predicted that climate change will cause the total devastation of the Great Barrier Reef within decades. - Nanopatch: A new vaccination delivery method could replace needles and syringes - and save millions of lives. - Air Cargo Scanner: Graham Phillips catches up with the Australian team that developed the world's first scanner capable of detecting explosives in air cargo containers. - Indigenous Science Education: Aboriginal elders and local teachers are joining forces to promote science in Australia's indigenous communities.

Épisode 16 - Plastic Oceans - Barefoot Running - Suspect Line Up

6 septembre 2012

Stories: - Plastic Oceans: Plastics are now choking our oceans. - Barefoot Running: Is running barefoot better than running in shoes? - Suspect Line-Up: Jonica Newby explores a more accurate way to point the finger than traditional police line ups.

Épisode 17 - Skin Deep - Sun Damage

13 septembre 2012

Stories: - Skin Deep: Dr Maryanne Demasi assesses the science behind minimally invasive treatments including Stem Cell Therapy, Botox and Laser Therapy. - Sun Damage: Surfing Scientist, Ruben Meerman examines the latest research into the safety of nanoparticles in sunscreens.

Épisode 18 - Denisovans - Gladstone Dredging - The Sun's Energy

20 septembre 2012

Épisode 19 - Kimberley Dinosaurs - Physics Engine - Diagnosing Mental Illness

27 septembre 2012

Mark Horstman witnesses the discovery of the biggest dinosaur footprint ever found and reports on the threat to the security of the dinosaur tracks posed by a massive industrial development.

Épisode 20 - Next Generation Nuclear - Teenage Acne - Higgs Boson - Pokie Probability

4 octobre 2012

Graham Phillips travels to the USA for a glimpse of the next, generation four, nuclear reactors and investigates what makes them intrinsically safer, and Anja Taylor debunks the myths about acne.

Épisode 21 - Information Overload - The Rise of Narcissism - Avatars

11 octobre 2011

Is digital technology changing the way we think, act and feel? Are our brains being re-wired fundamentally? Catalyst examines how the digital revolution is changing us.

Épisode 22 - Space Junk - Organ Bio-printing - Ketamine - Graham's Number - DNA

18 octobre 2012

Maryanne Demasi investigates whether it is possible that a party drug could be the next big thing in treating depression.

Épisode 23 - Melioidosis - Spatial Processing Disorder - The Search for Alien Astronomers

25 octobre 2012

Graham Phillips travels to the rarefied heights of the Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii to have a look at the Keck telescopes which are currently being used to look for signs that ET is out there somewhere in the galaxy.

Épisode 24 - Torture - Kepler SpaceTelescope - Total Eclipse - Rewiring Spinal Nerve Damage

1 novembre 2012

Dr Derek Muller travels to Lausanne, Switzerland, where he discovers the true power of delicious Swiss chocolate - motivating paralysed rats to walk again.

Épisode 25 - Taking Australia's Temperature

8 novembre 2012

A special report covering a hundred years of weather records from around Australia and what it means to the way we live.

Épisode 1 - Electric Cars Part One - Land Speed Record - Electric Cars Part Two - Leaning Tower - Future Farm

7 février 2013

Electric Cars Part One The team kick off their scientific trek with an electric car trial out of Perth. Land Speed Record Dr Derek Muller ditches electric cars in favour of a rocket vehicle. Electric Cars Part Two Simon Pampena discovers his sporty electric Lotus can't quite go the distance. Leaning Tower Dr Derek Muller turns watermelons into fruit salad in the name of physics. Future Farm Our trio measure how much methane sheep actually burp and a clever way to reduce their emissions.

Épisode 2 - Part 1: Blasting for Gold - Part 2: Comedy Gold - Part 3: Salt Satellites

14 février 2013

Part 1: Blasting for Gold The team go underground gold mining in Kalgoorlie. Part 2: Comedy Gold Simon Pampena performs comedy using mathematics in Kalgoorlie, but will his numbers add up? Part 3: Salt Satellites The trio "sail" on Lake Lefroy and meet scientists using the salt lakes to keep satellites accurate.

Épisode 3 - Part 1: Weebubbie Cave - School of the Air - Part 2: Weebubbie Cave - Eucla Sand Hills

21 février 2013

Part 1: Weebubbie Cave After a quick round of golf, Anja Taylor joins a team of scientists for a spell-binding diving expedition into the Nullarbor's deepest cave. School of the Air Derek and Simon stage a physics and maths roadshow for School of the Air students who live on the Nullarbor. Part 2: Weebubbie Cave On her second dive, Anja teams up with Dr Stefan Eberhard to discover the microscopic crustacea that inhabit the cave. Eucla Sand Hills The team reveal the surprising origin of the sandhills using just a touch of vinegar.

Épisode 4 - Nullarbor safari - Measuring Our Coastline - Yalata Mulloway - Diprotodon Dig

28 février 2013

Nullarbor safari Anja,Derek and Simon join critter-wrangler, Harald Ehmann and find more Nullarbor wildlife than they bargained for. Measuring Our Coastline Derek and Simon unpack the "coastline paradox" as they gaze out over the stunning Bunda Cliffs. Yalata Mulloway The team go fishing for Mulloway and discover a satellite tagging project aimed at protecting this iconic fish. Diprotodon Dig The team join a fossil dig in the badlands of South Australia and discover the world's largest marsupial.

Épisode 5 - Coorong Wetlands - Technoviticulture - Penguin Patrol

7 mars 2013

Coorong Wetlands The team check on the health of the Lower Lakes and Coorong following the Big Dry. Technoviticulture Technology has become indispensable to modern wine making. Penguin Patrol In a world first, Maremma sheepdogs are protecting penguins from hungry foxes.

Épisode 6 - Mapping Underwater Victoria - Cape Otway Lighthouse - Koalas - Hot Air Balloon Finale

14 mars 2013

Mapping Underwater Victoria Anja and Derek hit the high seas to find out what lies beneath Victoria's coastal waters. Cape Otway Lighthouse Koalas In the Great Otway National Park and surrounding private land, there are as many as 18 koalas per hectare – the highest density ever recorded. Hot Air Balloon Finale Our On the Road team head to the Melbourne skies on a Hot Air Balloon.

Épisode 7 - Fire Tornado - Flies for Food - Dog Empathy

6 juin 2013

Fire Tornado How does a bushfire turn into a fire tornado? Flies for Food Maggots…they make you squirm…but what a healthy meal of pure protein they’d be! Graham Phillips explores a scheme to supply fly feed to agriculture and aquaculture. Dog Empathy Do dogs really care?

Épisode 8 - Sustainable Fishing - Cyber Attack - Smart Arm

13 juin 2013

Sustainable Fishing A look at the science involved in managing Australia's largest fishery. Cyber Attack How vulnerable is critical infrastructure to cyber attacks? Smart Arm A Smart Arm is helping stroke patients recover mobility.

Épisode 9 - Dengue Fever - Scramspace - Voyager

20 juin 2013

Dengue Fever Dr Maryanne Demasi reveals Australian research which may help to eliminate Dengue Fever. Scramspace A world leading Australian research team is preparing to launch a hypersonic scramjet. Voyager What has Voyager 1, the most distant human-made object, discovered?

Épisode 10 - Doping to Win - Life Enhancing Drugs

27 juin 2013

Doping to Win Do "performance enhancing" drugs really work and what are the side effects? Life Enhancing Drugs There are substances that could improve your mind power and help you learn faster or improve your memory.

Épisode 11 - Extreme Weather - Underwater Optics

4 juillet 2013

Extreme Weather This special report looks at the domino effect of environmental and atmospheric factors that drive the globe to wetter, hotter, drier and colder extremes. Underwater Optics Cinematographer Pawel Achtel has developed a camera housing that brings ultra high definition underwater images to the big screen.

Épisode 12 - Chiropractors

11 juillet 2013

Chiropractors Are chiropractors putting babies at risk?

Épisode 13 - Rainbow Children - Sundrop Farm - Air Operations Simulator Research Centre - Algorithm of Love

18 juillet 2013

Rainbow Children Mark examines the evidence from social scientists and whether more research matters to the growing numbers of children from same sex couples. Sundrop Farm Anja and Simon visit an unlikely location for a sustainable energy world first, a huge greenhouse on the edge of the desert in South Australia. Air Operations Simulator Research Centre Ruben takes flight at the Air Operations Simulator Centre in Melbourne. Algorithm of Love Simon takes a look at how dating websites use complex maths to find you your perfect match.

Épisode 14 - The Chemistry of Attraction

25 juillet 2013

The Chemistry of Attraction Catalyst pulls back the covers on the science of attraction.

Épisode 15 - Southern Surveyor - Ancient Teeth - Future Music

1 août 2013

Southern Surveyor Join Mark Horstman aboard the Southern Surveyor as she embarks on her last science voyage. Ancient Teeth Dr Graham Phillips looks at what ancient teeth reveal about our dental health today. Future Music How are computers changing the composition of music?

Épisode 16 - Toxic Sugar? - Water Fluoridation

8 août 2013

Toxic Sugar? Is sugar in the diet driving the obesity crisis? Water Fluoridation Ruben reports on the benefits of fluoride and the controversy behind adding fluoride to our water supplies.

Épisode 17 - Energy Drinks - 3D Virus - Military Uniform

15 août 2013

Energy Drinks Anja Taylor reveals the hidden dangers of energy drinks. 3D Virus Simon Pampena explores how a supercomputer can help researchers to better understand the poliovirus at an atomic level. Military Uniform Dr Graham Phillips goes deep inside a climate controlled defence chamber to test chemical warfare suits.

Épisode 18 - Coal Dust - Quantum Computing

22 août 2013

Coal Dust Mark Horstman heads to Newcastle to reveal the efforts that are underway to identify potentially harmful concentrations of coal dust particulates. Quantum Computing Dr Graham Phillips delves into the world of the very very small to reveal the huge potential of quantum computing.

Épisode 19 - Custom Universe - Finetuned for Us?

29 août 2013

In a Catalyst special we explore the possibilities of Gravity waves. Einstein predicted them and now a telescope may have found evidence they exist, supporting the idea that there may be many universes.

Épisode 20 - Wings of Wonder - Fossils Exposed - Australian Museum Eureka Prizes

12 septembre 2013

Fossils Exposed Engineers unearthed a remarkable treasure trove of fossils beneath Brisbane. Wings of Wonder Anja Taylor reports on how the amazing properties of insect wings could offer new hope for surgical implants. Eureka Prizes Interviews Catalyst asks some of our eminent scientists about the most important scientific issues facing Australia.

Épisode 21 - Conservation Hunting - Shark Behaviour - Sexy Guitars

19 septembre 2013

Anja Taylor looks at the controversial issue of recreational hunters shooting feral animals as an effective management technique; do sharks choose their friends? And do men look sexier with a guitar?

Épisode 22 - Drones - Gonorrhoea Superbug - Bike Rage

26 septembre 2013

Teaching drones to think for themselves; looking at ways to combat the super-bug gonorrhoea; and what causes bike rage?

Épisode 23 - HIV Cure - Ancient Writing

3 octobre 2013

Will the 21st century be remembered for the eradication of HIV? It's possible. Dr Maryanne Demasi reports. And Dr Graham Phillips sees how 3D printing is being used to bring history within our grasp.

Épisode 24 - Heart Of The Matter - Part 1: Dietary Villains

24 octobre 2013

In this Catalyst special, Dr Maryanne Demasi investigates the science behind the long established claims that saturated fat causes heart disease by raising cholesterol.

Épisode 25 - Heart Of The Matter - Part 2: Cholesterol Drug War

31 octobre 2013

In the second episode of this two-part Catalyst special, Dr Maryanne Demasi uncovers the tactics used by drug companies to distort the data to make cholesterol lowering medications seem more effective than they are.

Épisode 1 - Meteors, Sea Level Rise, House Fires

17 juillet 2014

The Catalyst team look at what YouTube can teach us about meteors and how far can sea levels rise? Also how to stay as safe as possible in a house fire.

Épisode 2 - Tattoos, Moon Mining, Muscle Fibre

24 juillet 2014

Tattoos: They are on trend but how easy are they to remove? Moon Mining: Scientists look at ways to mine the moon. Muscle fibre Fishing Line: How fishing line, a hairdryer and an electric drill make artificial muscle fibres.

Épisode 3 - Omega 3 Inmates, Antarctic Sea Ice, Dog Optimism

31 juillet 2014

Could omega 3 supplements reduce aggressive behaviour of inmates?; Antarctica Sea Ice: The sleeping giant of climate change; Dog Optimism: How does your dog view the world? Is it an optimist or pessimist?

Épisode 4 - Radiation Fallout, Multiple Organ Failure

7 août 2014

Three years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster we explore the hidden impact of radioactive sediments and why do some trauma patients appear to recover from injury but just a few days later develop multiple organ failure?

Épisode 5 - Gut Reaction: Part 1 - What You Eat Could Be Making You Ill

14 août 2014

In the first of a two-part special, reporter Dr Graham Phillips investigates whether what we feed the bacteria deep inside our gut could be contributing to a whole litany of diseases.

Épisode 6 - Gut Reaction: Part 2 - Let Food Be Thy Medicine

21 août 2014

In this two-part special, reporter Dr Graham Phillips investigates whether what we feed these bacteria could be contributing to a whole litany of diseases.

Épisode 7 - AE2 - The Silent ANZAC, Where Does Fat Go?

28 août 2014

Inside Australia's long lost World War 1 submarine, the AE2, we reveal her hidden secrets and investigate what scientists are doing to protect her from the ravages of time.

Épisode 8 - Epilepsy, Brian Schmidt

4 septembre 2014

Catalyst investigates two ground breaking treatment procedures for epilepsy; We meet the man who discovered dark energy - Nobel Prize winner Professor Brian Schmidt.

Épisode 9 - Jane Goodall, Mystery Mummy, Eureka Prizes

11 septembre 2014

Dr Jane Goodall entered the forests of Tanzania as a girl with a dream. Twenty years later she left a woman with a mission; Can science help the dead speak? We 'unwrap' a mummy to unveil secrets hidden for thousands of years.

Épisode 10 - Testosterone - It's Not All About Sex

18 septembre 2014

Dr Graham Phillips delves into the latest research into testosterone, from the womb to old age, it not only moulds the male body and mind but is a hormone of good health during the life of a man. And it is true of women too.

Épisode 11 - Honey Bees, Drinking Water, Driver Distraction

25 septembre 2014

Catalyst investigates how modern agriculture methods, increasing diseases and the impending threat of the deadly varroa mite could destroy the last safe-haven for bees on the planet.

Épisode 12 - Mega Tsunamis, Allergy Pill, Nature Play

2 octobre 2014

Ground breaking Japanese research reveals clues about future hazards for tsunami-prone countries. How playing outdoors can improve children's health and could the bacteria in our stomach ulcers help cure allergies.

Épisode 13 - Falling in Friendship

9 octobre 2014

Friendship. From before we can even speak, we seek the companionship of others. But why is this drive so powerful? And how come out of all the people we meet in our lives, we fall in friendship with some and not others?

Épisode 14 - Global Warming Pause, Virtual Universe, Green Alloys

16 octobre 2014

Global Warming Pause - From 1975 to 1998 the world saw a rapid rise of global average air surface temperatures, linked to increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Virtual Universe - Grab your popcorn and settle back to watch a movie about the Universe – this extraordinary super computer simulation called the Illustris, models a huge chunk of the universe: a cube 350 million light years across, and home to tens of thousands of galaxies. Green Alloys - What can be done about the mountains of waste products that can’t be recycled? A team from UNSW is ‘reforming’ products deemed unrecyclable.

Épisode 15 - Tokyo Flood Prevention, Crying, Open Plan Office

23 octobre 2014

Tokyo flood prevention - How does a city of rivers defend itself in during flooding rain? Crying - are tears of joy different from tears of sorrow? Open plan office layout - how the open plan office can affect our health.

Épisode 16 - Wind, Bird Strike

30 octobre 2014

Wind - Unless your hobby or business is affected by the wind most people ignore windy weather warnings. Bird Strike - Most people’s fear of flying stems from thoughts like 'how does this massive craft stay in the sky'?

Épisode 17 - Aircraft Electromagnetic Interference, Tilapia, Laser Danger

6 novembre 2014

How Aircraft Electromagnetic Interference (AEI) affects our military aircraft; Detecting Tilapia; the cane toads of our waterways and what makes Lasers so dangerous?

Épisode 18 - Low Carb Diet - Fat or Fiction?

13 novembre 2014

Catalyst investigates the science behind the low carb diet. What are the health benefits and are there any risks? Is it suitable for everyone?

Épisode 19 - Genetic ID, Tunnel Borer, Coral Trout

20 novembre 2014

The Catalyst team look at how our genes can affect exercise performance; Come face to face with 120 metre tunnel borers Florence and Elizabeth; And reveal the good news for Coral trout on the Great Barrier Reef.

Épisode 20 - Antiviral Abalone, Fermat's Theorem, Predator Scat

27 novembre 2014

Could abalone blood be the new treatment for cold sores and herpes?; The inspirational story of 350 year old mathematics problem and how it was solved; Tasmania's Great Poo Hunt - have foxes invaded the island state?

Épisode 21 - Future Cities

4 décembre 2014

The media abounds with visions of gloomy, automated megacities or totally sustainable ecological utopias but how do these futuristic visions relate to the development of Australian cities over the next eighty years? With soaring populations, how will we keep our cities liveable?

Épisode 22 - Implant Protection, What Rat Is That?, Science of the Perfect Drink

11 décembre 2014

There’s no doubt that cardiac implants or stents save lives.; A surprising number of native marsupials are mistaken for rats.; Three international experts and our very own Dr Graham Phillips taste test some popular beverages - the Gin & Tonic: how can you enhance the unique flavour of gin?

Épisode 1 - Polar People, Plant Based Medicine

3 février 2015

Would you apply for a job in the Antarctic? Mark Horstman looks into the physical and psychological profiles of successful applicants. Dr Maryanne Demasi investigates the development of ingestible, protein based drugs.

Épisode 2 - Lead Astray

10 février 2015

Recent research suggests leaded petrol emissions may be behind a rise in violent crime rates. Anja Taylor investigates current sources of lead exposure and its developmental effects on children

Épisode 3 - Alien Technology, Tick Allergy

17 février 2015

Is there anyone out there? Does the popular movie quote 'ET phone home' have any substance? Astronomers have been pointing their radio telescopes at the skies for decades trying to pick up alien signals, so far without success. But now there's a new way of looking for aliens. Hitch a ride with Dr Graham Philips as he joins astronomers trawling through the galaxy looking for signs of extraterrestrial intelligence. Mammalian meat allergy is on the rise in Australia and the surprising cause - a tick bite. Dr Jonica Newby meets Dr Sheryl van Nunen, the clinician who discovered the link.

Épisode 4 - Passport Facial Recognition, Antivenom

24 février 2015

Dr Jonica Newby tries her luck at passport fraud and Dr Graham Phillips investigates the effectiveness of anti-venom for red back spider and brown snake bites.

Épisode 5 - Tamiflu, Sun's Lost Sibling

3 mars 2015

Tamiflu: Imagine a Hollywood doomsday scenario - a flu pandemic sweeps the world, hundreds of millions of people are infected. How prepared are we for a flu pandemic? Sun's Lost Sibling: In a family reunion like no other, astronomers reunite our sun with her long lost sibling. Dr Graham Phillips meets the new relative and explores its similarities with our sun.

Épisode 6 - Super Solar Cells, Where Birdsong Began

10 mars 2015

Super Solar Cells: Dr Graham Phillips investigates new technology that is able to convert more than 40 per cent of the sun's light into electricity. This is more than double the efficiency of today's domestic rooftop solar panels, and could eventually lead to cheaper sources of renewable energy. Where Birdsong Began: Are our birds home-grown Aussies, or have we inherited a second-hand fauna from somewhere else? Mark Horstman explores genetic and fossil evidence that reveals the majority of the world’s birds have Australian ancestors.

Épisode 7 - Powering The Mind

17 mars 2015

What is memory? In this episode of Catalyst, Anja Taylor investigates how our memories change from childhood to adulthood and how we can build up greater brain reserves to power our mind into old age.

Épisode 8 - Horse Whip, Antarctic Acidification

24 mars 2015

Are we beating our horses to the finish line? Dr Jonica Newby investigates. And in a world first, a lab under the Antarctic ice puts the sea floor to the acid test.

Épisode 9 - Our Chemical Lives

31 mars 2015

Thousands of chemicals are used in everyday products – in our water, our food and in the air we breathe.

Épisode 10 - Condoms, Toorale Man Murder Mystery

7 avril 2015

Regardless of the ever present risk of sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy, condoms are still a hard sell. A chance discovery on the banks of the Darling River has unearthed a murder mystery.

Épisode 11 - Fit in 6 Minutes a Week

29 septembre 2015

Anja Taylor investigates the science behind low volume, high intensity fitness training, and takes on the challenge of going from couch slouch to fighting fit, with just six minutes of exercise a week!

Épisode 12 - Diagnosing Mental Illness, Ghostbusters, Brain Stimulation

6 octobre 2015

This special episode investigates new research analysing facial expressions, voice and body posture that may be the key to diagnosing depression.

Épisode 13 - Why Am I Still Fat?

13 octobre 2015

Can obesity be treated as a chronic inflammatory disease? Mark Horstman explores these emerging fields of science, and meets ordinary people in their daily struggle with obesity.

Épisode 14 - Can We Live on Mars Parrots versus Possums

20 octobre 2015

NASA is currently planning to send astronauts to the red planet, and private company Mars One has volunteers who want to go there and never come back. The swift parrot is one of Australia’s most charismatic birds, but it’s also one of its most endangered.

Épisode 15 - Too Much Medicine

27 octobre 2015

Advances in medicine have propelled health care to new heights. But are we getting too much of a good thing? Dr Maryanne Demasi examines how our relentless pursuit for good health, could be making people sick.

Épisode 16 - Female Sex Drive

3 novembre 2015

Sex is the spark that ignites many relationships. It seems to fade more quickly in women. Dr Newby investigates the science of female libido, as she asks - what does it take to restore a healthy sex life?

Épisode 17 - Einstein's Extraordinary Universe

10 novembre 2015

To celebrate 100 years since Einstein's theory of General Relativity we visit three 'big physics' facilities where scientists are hoping to prove a prediction Einstein made over a century ago.

Épisode 18 - A Life Without Males

17 novembre 2015

We explore the recent extraordinary cases of virgin births in animals and find out whether humans could spontaneously clone themselves. Reporter Anja Taylor investigates why males exist in the first place.

Épisode 19 - Gluten: A Gut Feeling

24 novembre 2015

Millions of people are giving up gluten in pursuit of better health. In this special investigation, Dr Maryanne Demasi cuts through the hype of the gluten free diet. Should we all get on board or is it just another fad?

Épisode 20 - Sharks

8 décembre 2015

In the final Catalyst for 2015, the team look at the scientific discoveries and innovations being made to ensure sharks and humans can co-exist.

Épisode 21 - Episode 21

8 décembre 2015

Épisode 1 - Battery-Powered Homes

2 février 2016

There's a power revolution heading for our homes – a device that allows you to take power into your own hands. Its batteries, home batteries, and they've been called the holy grail of renewables – the key to the transition away from fossil fuels. Australia is at the vanguard of this revolution - we will be one of the first countries in the world to experience the transition to the battery powered home. Find out how you can be part of it.

Épisode 2 - Oxytocin, Crown of Thorns Starfish

9 février 2016

It turns out oxytocin is responsible for a lot more than just love. Dr Graham Phillips discovers oxytocin's great potential to treat social disorders, like drug addiction and alcoholism. #ABCcatalyst

Épisode 3 - Wi-Fried

16 février 2016

Could wifi-enabled devices be harmful to our health? You cannot see it or hear it but Wi-Fi blankets our homes, our schools and our cities.

Épisode 4 - Out of Africa

23 février 2016

What can modern medicine learn from the people with the most diverse DNA on the planet?

Épisode 5 - Science of Sci Fi Films, Mercury

1 mars 2016

From Matt Damon's recent hit, The Martian, through to Interstellar, Gravity and long-running favourite, Star Trek, Hollywood is obsessed with science fiction. Is the level of mercury in the fish we’re eating safe for our health?

Épisode 6 - Music on the Brain

8 mars 2016

Could the soundtrack of your life bring back fading memories? Catalyst takes you inside an extraordinary new program, revealing how personalised playlists can re-awaken the brains of people with dementia.

Épisode 7 - Micro-Plastics, Tassie's Secrets

15 mars 2016

We look into marine life in Australia, to find out what plastics escape our household drains & what kind of damage they can do. And the geology of north-western Tasmania reveals similarities to Antarctica.

Épisode 8 - If Pain Persists

22 mars 2016

This week we investigate recent advances in science and medical engineering that are transforming our understanding of chronic back pain & opening the door to new treatments.

Épisode 9 - Motorcycle Clothes, Gravitational Waves

29 mars 2016

A new kind of telescope will allow us to observe a whole host of astronomical phenomena, like gravitational waves. Plus how protective is safety motorcycle gear anyway? Mark Horstman lays his body on the line.

Épisode 10 - Honey Bee Brains and Lavender, Tassie Fires

5 avril 2016

Lavender is a powerful smell, but could it be even more powerful than we think? We like to think Tasmania is a refuge from climate change – a cool green island at the bottom of a warming world.

Épisode 11 - Blind Leading the Blind, Bionic Bra

12 avril 2016

Researchers are getting a clearer picture on the way the brain turns sounds into images, redefining our understanding of vision. Plus, the "Bionic Bra" - providing the right amount of breast support as needed.

Épisode 12 - Antibiotic Resistance

19 avril 2016

Antibiotics have saved millions of lives, but their overuse is making them less effective as bacteria develop resistance. Can researchers outwit these clever bacteria & find novel ways to beat resistance? #ABCcatalyst

Épisode 13 - Short Sightedness in Children, Saving a Furry Friend

26 avril 2016

We look into the rise of myopia & how scientists are finding a way to turn the tide on the epidemic. Plus meet Australia's first koala scat detection dog that's helping koala conservation researchers.

Épisode 14 - Exercise and Cancer

10 mai 2016

By the time you hit mid life, odds are you or someone close to you will be touched by cancer. In this half-hour special, Dr Jonica Newby investigates a medicine that will double your chance of survival – Its exercise, but not as we know it.

Épisode 15 - Becoming Superhuman (1)

24 mai 2016

Dr Jordan Nguyen is a biomedical engineer. Riley Saban is a 13-year-old kid with cerebral palsy. Together they develop extraordinary, cutting edge technology that gives young Riley superhuman powers.

Épisode 16 - Becoming Superhuman (2)

31 mai 2016

Biomedical engineer Dr Jordan Nguyen & 13-year-old Riley Saban aren't content to just develop cutting edge technology that gives Riley superhuman powers, now they want to push the boundaries to see if Riley can drive a car.

Épisode 17 - Meditation: Can It Really Change You?

7 juin 2016

Dr Graham Phillips embarks on an 8 week meditation course to find out if the ancient art lives up to the current hype. New research shows that it can affect the body & the mind & even alter the structure of the brain.

Épisode 18 - Oldest Aussie Beer, Unboiling an Egg

14 juin 2016

Could bottles, salvaged from a 220 year old Tasmanian ship wreck, contain the remnants of the world's oldest beer? Plus 'unboiling an egg' technology leads to new discoveries in renewable energy.

Épisode 19 - Live Long Die Young

21 juin 2016

Lab experiments show it's now possible to fight the four major diseases of old age. Anja Taylor investigates one of these methods achieving extraordinary results. Could this be the key to a long & healthy life?

Épisode 20 - Stress and Cancer, Secrets of Pluto

28 juin 2016

Researchers may have found a way to prevent the stress induced spread of cancer cells. Guest reporter, oncologist Dr Ranjana Srivastava investigates. Plus we reveal Pluto's secrets with mind boggling pictures.

Épisode 21 - Toxic Ticks

5 juillet 2016

Do Australian ticks pose a greater health risk than we thought? For the first time, microbes inside native Aussie ticks are being probed, leading to new discoveries which may reveal the causes of unexplained illnesses.

Épisode 22 - Soundscape, Juno's Mission

12 juillet 2016

The natural world tells unseen stories through sound. Catalyst discovers what we can learn from listening to nature. Plus we go to Australia's tracking station Tidbinbilla to witness Juno going into orbit around Jupiter.

Épisode 23 - Stormageddon, Orangutans

19 juillet 2016

In the first week of June, four states were battered by a ferocious east coast low unusual in its size, damaging storm surge and intense rainfalls. Orangutans are highly intelligent animals and keeping them mentally engaged and challenged is paramount for Melbourne zoo keepers and researchers

Épisode 24 - Gut Reaction (1)

26 juillet 2016

Could our food be making us sick - very sick? In the first of a two-part special, Dr Graham Phillips reveals research about the interplay between food and the bacteria deep within our guts. #ABCcatalyst

Épisode 25 - Gut Reaction (2)

2 août 2016

The final part of a Catalyst investigation into whether food could actually be our medicine. A healthy diet could be even more important than previously thought because food affects the bacteria deep inside our guts.

Épisode 26 - Artificial Sweeteners, Antarctica Fossils

9 août 2016

GP & guest reporter, Dr Zeeshan Arain looks at artificial sweeteners and how they may impact our health, & an Australian paleontologist goes on a US expedition searching for dinosaur fossils in Antarctica.

Épisode 27 - Stentrode, Fantastic Voyage

16 août 2016

Catalyst looks at the game-changing new Australian device that aims to help the paralysed walk again. Plus virtual reality takes scientists and patients on a unique interactive journey inside the human body.

Épisode 28 - Alzheimer's - Can We Prevent It?

23 août 2016

Can lifestyle choices delay or even prevent Alzheimer's disease? From what we eat to how much we move & sleep, scientists are suggesting that the power to push back the disease is largely in our hands.

Épisode 29 - Gene Editing Made Simple

30 août 2016

Graham Phillips goes into the desert on a meteorite hunt to investigate the question: is there life on Mars? Plus the powerful gene-editing technique CRISPR that is transforming the field of genetics.

Épisode 30 - Making Dogs Happy (1)

6 septembre 2016

We all like to think our dogs are really happy with us, but how can we be sure? New research suggests most of us can't even tell. Are our dogs really happy & can we use science to make them happier?

Épisode 31 - Making Dogs Happy (2)

13 septembre 2016

In Part 2 of Making Dogs Happy, discover new science-based ways of communicating with dogs, how to better read what they are saying, how our own personalities impact their happiness & new technology to help make pets happier.

Épisode 32 - Smell: Our Most Underestimated Sense

20 septembre 2016

Smell is our most ancient, but also our most underestimated sense. In this episode Anja Taylor investigates the hidden powers of smell & how smell influences many aspects of our lives in ways we often overlook.

Épisode 33 - Hidden Secrets of Art, Out of Africa

27 septembre 2016

Catalyst goes behind the scenes at the NGV to see how scientists are revealing concealed gems with stunning clarity. Plus we revisit what genomicist Professor Vanessa Hayes discovered about the origins of modern society.

Épisode 34 - Forensic Future, Alien Megastructure

4 octobre 2016

Catalyst investigates how cutting edge forensics together with developments in DNA testing are working towards putting a face to the nameless. Plus the massive megastructure puzzling astrophysicists - could it be alien-built?

Épisode 35 - Coral Bleaching

11 octobre 2016

In this confronting special, Catalyst explores the lethal threat of bleaching to the Great Barrier Reef, and the challenges we all face to protect this global treasure.

Épisode 36 - Plain of Jars, Satellites

18 octobre 2016

South East Asia's Plain of Jars is an archaeological enigma. Who carved these megalithic stone jars & what were they used for? Plus, Space is being invaded by a new breed of cheap satellites, smaller than a loaf of bread.

Épisode 37 - Testosterone, Dr Jane Goodall

25 octobre 2016

Épisode 38 - Medicinal Cannabis

1 novembre 2016

Anecdotal evidence is building that cannabis has a positive effect on a long list of medical conditions from epilepsy, cancer, even Alzheimer's Disease. By applying scientific rigour can researchers uncover clinical evidence?

Épisode 39 - Tick Bites, Swift Parrot

8 novembre 2016

Dr Jonica Newby meets Dr Sheryl van Nunen, the clinician who discovered the link between tick bites & meat allergies. Plus we revisit a story on one of Australia's most charismatic & endangered birds - the swift parrot.

Épisode 40 - The Anthropocene

15 novembre 2016

Scientists claim that the Earth has shifted out of the Holocene state & into a new geological epoch. We look at how the last 60 years has transformed the human race into a geological force to rival nature. #ABCcatalyst

Épisode 1 - Meet The Avatars

15 août 2017

Imagine you could make a copy of a loved one. A digital clone with a life of its own – their Avatar.

Épisode 2 - Can Seaweed Save the World?

22 août 2017

Professor Tim Flannery investigates how seaweed is helping to save the world - from growing the foods of the future, helping clean polluted water and even combating climate change.

Épisode 3 - Closing in the Hunt for Alien Life

29 août 2017

Will we soon find evidence of alien life? Scientists are currently in the throes of an unprecedented search for ET - and an answer to this long-pondered question may come sooner than you think.

Épisode 4 - Secrets of the Dinosaur Crater

5 septembre 2017

A group of world-renowned scientists are on a quest to uncover the secrets of the most significant day in our planet's history: the day that killed the dinosaurs.

Épisode 5 - Heartbeat: The Miracle Inside You

12 septembre 2017

Dr Nikki Stamp takes us into the amazing world of our hearts -- revealing how they function, how we can look after them and shows us the latest science she uses to help fix them when they go wrong.

Épisode 6 - Death Dive: Into The Rings Of Saturn

19 septembre 2017

After a 20 year mission, space probe Cassini crashed into the surface of Saturn last week. Astronomer Associate Professor Alan Duffy was at Tidbinbilla Deep Space Tracking to bring you a blow-by-blow account of the action.

Épisode 7 - Sit Back, Relax; The Dawn Of The Driverless Car

26 septembre 2017

Catalyst looks at the fast-emerging world of self-driving vehicles on our roads. The dream of the driverless car has always felt like it belonged in the realm of science fiction.

Épisode 8 - Can we Save the Reef?

3 octobre 2017

The Great Barrier Reef as we know it - home to thousands of marine species - is dying. Can We Save the Reef? is the epic story of Australian & international scientists who are racing to understand our greatest natural wonder.

Épisode 9 - How To Exercise Better

10 octobre 2017

We all know exercise is good for us. But how many of us really know what kind of exercise we should be doing, how much of it we need, or how hard we should push ourselves?

Épisode 10 - Gut Revolution (Part 1) Melissa's Story

17 octobre 2017

Is your mood influencing your gastrointestinal health or is it the other way around? Can a nutritional intervention provide help to sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome where modern medicine has little to offer?

Épisode 11 - Gut Revolution (Part 2) Garry's Story

24 octobre 2017

Gut Revolution seeks to sort the facts from the faeces in an observational series that follows two people with debilitating gut issues on their quest for better health. Garry has tried it all to lose weight, from the Biggest Loser to meal replacement shakes. And despite temporary victories, the kilos always pile back on. Are Garry's gut bacteria keeping him fat and can the Gut Revolution help him? Nutrition scientist Dr Joanna McMillan and her team of experts explore new and controversial science that suggests gut bacteria might just be affecting our appetites and moods.

Épisode 12 - It’s A Twin Thing

31 octobre 2017

For the past 35 years, twins have been some of the most carefully studied people in Australia. 75,000 twins have been revealing the secrets of how much we inherit from our parents and in what ways our experience shapes who we become. Researchers are trying to understand what determines their personalities, makes them succeed at a school or even live longer.

Épisode 13 - The Secret To Making Better Decisions

30 janvier 2018

From the science of making choices to the solving power of algorithms, Mathematician Lily Serna looks at how the logic of mathematics can help you make better, smarter decisions.

Épisode 14 - Farmer Needs a Robot

6 février 2018

A group of pioneering scientists take their robots into the world of agriculture to see if they can help Aussie farmers tackle some of their biggest challenges. Will they change the way we've been farming for generations?

Épisode 15 - Back To The Moon

13 février 2018

The race to the moon is back. After a quiet half century since the last Apollo mission, Assoc Prof Alan Duffy takes us inside the new space race, where innovators and big dreamers are rewriting the book on space exploration.

Épisode 16 - Gut Revolution (Part 3) Victoria's Story

20 février 2018

Nutrition Scientist Dr Joanna McMillan takes on her most challenging case as she battles to help Victoria recover from debilitating anxiety & gut pains, using emerging science showing links between gut bacteria & the brain.

Épisode 17 - Sleep Matters

27 février 2018

Lawrence Leung lives a busy life - he's an actor, comedian and a dad to a young daughter. He doesn't always get enough sleep and often wonders if he should be getting more. In this episode of Catalyst, Lawrence explores the latest science behind sleep to find out what he's missing out on - and if he needs it at all. Lawrence meets some of Australia's top sleep scientists as he asks: What is sleep for? When should I go to bed? What happens if I don't sleep? And, how can I sleep better? Along the way he discovers that it's during sleep that the brain chooses which memories to strengthen and which to lose; that extreme sleep deprivation negatively affects a whole range of body functions; and that he should be sleeping more like an elite athlete - and a koala.

Épisode 1 - Skin Clinic

6 mars 2018

In this programme, Catalyst uncovers the secrets to healthier skin, gets up close and personal with some of the most common rashes, spots and blemishes - and shows you how to care for the largest organ in your body. And where better to do that than at the beach? With the help of a team of Australia's top dermatologists we'll find out why skin health is more than a cosmetic issue. We'll learn what we can all do to keep our skin working well for us at any age. We'll find out some surprising facts about moisturiser - and look at how technology is being used to help in the detection and protection against skin cancer. And in the burns unit of ground-breaking Australian surgeon Fiona Wood, we'll meet some of the patients benefiting from her work and find out the latest science around regenerating and protecting skin in trauma.

Épisode 2 - Feeding Australia (Part 1) Foods of Tomorrow

14 août 2018

A new season of Catalyst begins with a 2-part special, Feeding Australia, where chef Paul West reveals the key breakthroughs in science and technology that will shape what we might be eating in the coming decades.

Épisode 3 - Feeding Australia (Part 2) A Sustainable Future

21 août 2018

We're a nation with a big appetite and as the population moves towards 40 million it's only going to get bigger. Paul West, Professor Clare Collins and Dr Noby Leong reveal how technology is set to transform food production.

Épisode 4 - How to Build a Time Machine

28 août 2018

Catalyst examines the science of time travel. What do we need to be able to do or understand to construct a functioning time machine? Dr Graham Phillips showcases the scientists working on the cutting edge of discovery.

Épisode 5 - Beating Diabetes

4 septembre 2018

Nutritionist Dr Joanna McMillan is on a mission to help stem the onslaught of Type 2 diabetes, devising a personalised program to help four Australians on the brink of developing the chronic illness.

Épisode 6 - How To Be Lucky: The Maths Of Chance

11 septembre 2018

Vibrant maths whizz Lily Serna pits mathematics against luck in fields as varied as birthdays, blackjack, Aussie rules football, and even air sea rescues - and puts the audience to the test in this massive maths test.

Épisode 7 - Memory Matters

18 septembre 2018

In the season final, Dr Caroline West meets scientists working at the forefront of memory research, introducing remarkable individuals whose exceptional memories and unique abilities are helping unlock the secrets of memory.

Épisode 8 - Bionic Revolution

23 octobre 2018

Dr Nikki Stamp meets Australians whose lives are transformed by artificial body parts, and scientists whose cutting-edge work merging biology with technology reveal a world on the cusp of a bionic revolution. (Final for 2018)

Épisode 1 - The Great Australian Bee Challenge - Part 1

29 janvier 2019

In the first of two programmes, host Paul West challenges four families to successfully keep a honeybee hive, bringing these everyday Australians up close to the very latest science about bee brains, communication and behaviour.

Épisode 2 - The Great Australian Bee Challenge - Part 2

5 février 2019

In the final part of the competition, host Paul West follows our four families as they race to produce honey. For the country beekeepers getting any honey at all is proving tough as weeks of rain have kept the bees inside the hives. The city dwellers, meanwhile, face different challenges. House moves, and access problems mean major disturbances for the colonies.

Épisode 3 - Allergy Clinic

12 février 2019

With Australia in the grip of an allergy epidemic, we set up a pop-up clinic to understand why so many of us are suffering from these conditions and reveal the latest science about what we can do to treat and prevent them.

Épisode 4 - The Mindfulness Experiment

19 février 2019

Catalyst brings together 15 ordinary Australians to take part in a revealing scientific experiment - to see if practicing mindfulness can help treat conditions like chronic pain, anxiety and stress that affect millions of us.

Épisode 5 - Black Hole Hunters

26 février 2019

Professor Tamara Davis meets the scientists on a quest to hunt down black holes, the journey has brought us to the cusp of an unprecedented milestone in scientific achievement - to photograph a black hole for the first time.

Épisode 6 - Staying Younger For Longer: Body

13 août 2019

Ian Henderson, the recently retired and much loved ABC newsreader, sets out on a quest to find the secret to ageing healthily, and along the way uncovers some amazing new science that could benefit us all.

Épisode 7 - Staying Younger for Longer: Brain

20 août 2019

Dr Sarah McKay uncovers the revolutionary new science that promises to keep your brain healthy into old age and uncovers the drugs that hope to defeat many of the diseases of ageing.

Épisode 8 - Should I Risk It?

8 octobre 2019

Lily Serna finds out how maths can help us all become smarter with the risks we take in life. And she discovers that far from taking too many risks, many of us are playing it too safe.

Épisode 9 - Face Surgeons: Inside The Craniofacial Unit

15 octobre 2019

Catalyst reveals the extraordinary work of the Australian Craniofacial Unit in Adelaide, with unprecedented access behind the scenes to look at what lies beneath the face, and the surgeons trusted to make it whole again.

Épisode 10 - Investigating Body Dysmorphia

22 octobre 2019

Journalist Ruby Jones meets some of the 2.5 million Australians whom body image concerns have become a serious mental health issue. Ruby discovers that far from vanity these disorders are crippling people's lives.

Épisode 1 - How Food Works (Part 1)

14 avril 2020

In a two part special, chef Paul West, dietician Professor Clare Collins and chemist Dr Noby Leong reveal the delicious chemistry, biology and physics hidden inside the foods we love, so we can cook better and eat healthier.

Épisode 2 - How Food Works (Part 2)

21 avril 2020

Paul explores the science behind cryogenic freezing and how it's being used to ensure frozen fish tastes almost as good as fresh. In a gelato factory, Clare gets the scoop on why humans are hard-wired to desire junk food.

Épisode 3 - Teeth Clinic

28 avril 2020

Catalyst sets up a pop-up dental clinic in Western Sydney to investigate Australia's most common dental complaints, uncovering the tips to keep your mouth healthy and revealing surprising secrets behind a beautiful smile.

Épisode 4 - Asteroid Hunters

5 mai 2020

Asteroids are an ever-present threat to our survival, but as Astrophysicist Professor Tamara Davies discovers - they may also be responsible for kickstarting life on Earth.

Épisode 5 - Building Greener Cities

12 mai 2020

As our populations grow, cities are under increasing pressure. Physicist Dr Niraj Lal explores engineering solutions designed to make our cities cleaner, greener and more efficient places to live.

Épisode 1 - Are We Killing Our Koalas?

16 février 2021

Épisode 2 - Mars: Our Second Home?

23 février 2021

Épisode 3 - Mars: The Hunt for Life

2 mars 2021

Épisode 4 - Kill or Cure? The Story of Venom

9 mars 2021

Australia is home to a large number of venomous animals - some so lethal they can kill a human in minutes. But within the deadly cocktail of their venom, lies a potential pharmacy of drugs that could save your life.

Épisode 5 - Cancer: A Story Of Hope

20 juillet 2021

Cancer. It’s a diagnosis that we all dread to hear. But with advances in technology and medicine, more people are living better and longer with their disease.

Épisode 6 - The Truth About Fasting

27 juillet 2021

To better understand the benefits and impacts of intermittent fasting diets, dietician Dr Joanna McMillan tracks five Australians over six weeks.

Épisode 7 - The Wildlife Revolution

3 août 2021

Nature journalist, Dr Ann Jones explores how technology can help protect our wildlife in bold new ways.

Épisode 8 - The Grid: Powering The Future

10 août 2021

Energy scientist Dr Niraj Lal travels across the country to see what work is being done to harness green energy, to power our future reliably — and keep Australia’s lights on. Our continent is rich in renewable resources. We’re bathed in sun, have plenty of wind and there’s no shortage of waves, yet 75% of our electricity is still produced by burning coal and gas. More than a third of our greenhouse gas emissions come from electricity, and it’s having a devastating impact on our climate. But right now, we're in the middle of an energy revolution. As renewables grow rapidly the grid is evolving, bringing new challenges and opportunities. Nij visits a power station north of Adelaide to see how gas turbines derived from aircraft are supporting renewable technologies as they enter the grid. In remote South Australia, Nij climbs over 90 metres to the top of a wind turbine and learns how it can contribute to the grid even when the wind isn’t blowing, thanks to Australia’s largest battery. He travels to Flinders Island, Tasmania, to see how a microgrid — an independent energy system that can use multiple sources of renewable energy combined with a battery — is drastically reducing their dependence on fossil fuels and risk of blackouts. And ANU researcher Dr Bjorn Sturmberg shows Nij how electric vehicles and rooftop solar panels are paving the way towards a more distributed and localised grid we can all have more control over.

Épisode 9 - Doctor At The Door: The McClellands

17 août 2021

How much could a doctor change your life if they saw how you lived? In a Catalyst special, Dr Preeya Alexander prescribes lifestyle interventions for a couple who struggle with excess weight, and their fussy eating son.

Épisode 10 - Doctor At The Door: The Kulkarnis

24 août 2021

How much could a doctor change your life if they saw how you lived? In this episode, Dr Preeya Alexander meets Anu and Narendra Kulkarni who struggle with chronic pain, type 2 diabetes and anxiety.

Épisode 11 - Magic And The Brain: The Science Of Illusion

31 août 2021

Mathematician Lily Serna explores the strange world of sensory perception, using magic and illusions to reveal the difference between how we perceive the world, and reality.

Épisode 1 - The Secret Lives of Our Urban Birds

1 février 2022

Épisode 2 - The Big Brew Challenge

8 février 2022

Paul West celebrates the science behind brewing by inviting three teams of novice brewers to create a beer good enough to impress a panel of expert judges.

Épisode 3 - Miracle Babies: Operation Hope

15 février 2022

This intimate look at the astonishing world of fetal surgery is a story of hope and incredible medicine.

Épisode 4 - Forever Young? The Rise Of Injectables

22 février 2022

We explore the psychology behind the injectable treatments trend and the consequences of pursuing youth and perfection.

Épisode 5 - Solar Storms: A Warning From Space

1 mars 2022

Catalyst follows the scientists working to help us prepare for the next big solar event.

Épisode 6 - The Science Of Relationships

9 août 2022

Join Lily Serna as she explores the key ingredients to happy relationships and lasting friendships.

Épisode 7 - Australia's Favourite Tree - Part 1 of 2

16 août 2022

Dr Ann Jones and Paul West investigate the extraordinary lives of Australia's oldest, largest and most iconic trees.

Épisode 8 - Australia's Favourite Tree - Part 2 of 2

23 août 2022

Dr Ann Jones and Paul West travel across Australia meeting locals and scientists to help understand the lives of some of our most iconic trees.

Épisode 9 - Keep On Dancing - Part 1 of 2

4 octobre 2022

Myf Warhurst hosts a unique experiment where a group of over 65-year-olds see if regular dancing can help slow the effects of aging.

Épisode 10 - Keep On Dancing - Part 2 of 2

11 octobre 2022

Épisode 11 - Tom Gleeson's Secrets of the Australian Museum

18 octobre 2022

For the first time, cameras go behind the scenes at the Australian Museum. Join Gold Logie winner Tom Gleeson as he discovers the labs, treasures and action leading up to their biggest exhibition ever.

Épisode 12 - Monsters Or Medicine?

16 mai 2023

Parasites feed on us and can cause disease but pioneering Australian research shows they might be used to create new medicines. We examine these complex little creatures and how scientists try to harness their power for good.

Épisode 1 - The Dark Side Of The Universe

26 avril 2023

We live in a spectacular world. And yet everything we have ever seen, felt, or touched adds up to just five per cent of everything there is. Prof Tamara Davis meets scientists leading the hunt for the dark universe.