Catalyst

Season 18

TV-G
Exploring the forefront of science and technology, Catalyst brings you compelling stories looking at the latest in science from health and medical breakthroughs to astronomy, environment, and agriculture.

Where to Watch Season 18

17 Episodes

  • Meet The Avatars
    E1
    Meet The AvatarsIn the series return of Catalyst, Biomedical engineer Dr Jordan Nguyen examines virtual reality & how it could transform the way we learn & travel. He also meets some of the most life-like avatars scientists are creating.
  • Can Seaweed Save The World?
    E2
    Can Seaweed Save The World?Professor Tim Flannery investigates how seaweed is helping to save the world - from growing the foods of the future, helping save the reef and even combating climate change.
  • Closing In: The Hunt For Alien Life
    E3
    Closing In: The Hunt For Alien LifeWill 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.
  • Secrets of the Dinosaur Crater
    E4
    Secrets of the Dinosaur CraterA 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.
  • Heartbeat: The Miracle Inside You
    E5
    Heartbeat: The Miracle Inside YouHeart surgeon Dr Nikki Stamp takes us into the amazing world of our hearts - revealing how they function, how can we look after them and shows us the latest science she uses to help fix them when they go wrong.
  • Death Dive: Into The Rings Of Saturn
    E6
    Death Dive: Into The Rings Of SaturnAfter 20 years in space, NASA's Cassini spacecraft has begun the final chapter of its exploration of Saturn. It will end with a spectacular crash into its surface. Professor Alan Duffy will be there as the action unfolds.
  • Sit Back, Relax; The Dawn Of The Driverless Car
    E7
    Sit Back, Relax; The Dawn Of The Driverless CarThe dream of the driverless car has quickly moved from the realm of science fiction. Semi-autonomous cars can park themselves, stay within the well-marked lines of a modern freeway, steer and brake to avoid unseen obstacles.
  • Can We Save the Reef?
    E8
    Can We Save the Reef?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.
  • How To Exercise Better
    E9
    How To Exercise BetterWhat kind of exercise should we be doing, how much do we need & how hard should push ourselves? To help us live happier healthier lives Dr Caroline West & Dr Shalin Naik uncover the latest sport science secrets from the AIS.
  • Gut Revolution (Part 1) Melissa's Story
    E10
    Gut Revolution (Part 1) Melissa's StoryIs 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?
  • Gut Revolution (Part 2) Garry's Story
    E11
    Gut Revolution (Part 2) Garry's StoryGarry has tried to lose weight, but could his gut bacteria be keeping him fat? Nutrition scientist Dr Joanna McMillan explores controversial science suggesting gut bacteria might be affecting our appetites and mood.
  • It's A Twin Thing
    E12
    It's A Twin ThingFor the past 35 years twins have been some of the most carefully studied people in Australia. In fact revealing the secrets of this extraordinary group of people, may just help all of us live a longer, healthier life.
  • The Secret To Making Better Decisions
    E13
    The Secret To Making Better DecisionsFrom 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.
  • Farmer Needs A Robot
    E14
    Farmer Needs A RobotA 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?
  • Back To The Moon
    E15
    Back To The MoonThe 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.
  • Gut Revolution (Part 3) Victoria's Story
    E16
    Gut Revolution (Part 3) Victoria's StoryNutrition 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.
  • Sleep Matters
    E17
    Sleep MattersActor, comedian and sleep-deprived new dad Lawrence Leung explores the latest science behind sleep to find out what he's missing out on - and if he even needs it at all.

 

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