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.
The happiest 50-year-olds are living to be the healthiest 80-year-olds. Lily Serna explores how to live a healthier and more satisfying life through the science of our social connections.
This episode was published 3 years ago.
Australians spend over a billion dollars on injectable treatments annually and clients seeking "tweakments" are getting younger. We explore the psychology behind this trend and the consequences of pursuing perfection.
This episode was published 3 years ago.
This intimate look at the awe-inspiring world of fetal surgery is a story of hope and trailblazing medicine. Follow pioneering doctors as they help parents face agonising decisions about their baby's future. Winner of the 2023 Gold New York Festivals TV & Film Award for Health/Medical Information.
This episode was published 3 years ago.
Celebrate the science of beer with chef Paul West, as three teams of budding brewmasters take on the challenge to make their best homebrew. But do they have what it takes to impress our panel of international judges?
This episode was published 3 years ago.
Solar storms, eruptions from the Sun with the power of 20 nuclear bombs, have the potential to hit earth in just two days. A direct hit would obliterate our technology from satellites to smart phones. We need advance warning.
This episode was published 3 years ago.
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.
This episode was published 4 years ago.
How much could a doctor change your life if they saw how you lived? In a Catalyst special, Dr. Preeya Alexander helps families to reshape their lives with lifestyle medicine, tackling chronic pain and anxiety.
This episode was published 4 years ago.
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.
This episode was published 4 years ago.
Dr Niraj Lal meets the Australians leading the biggest change to the electricity grid in a century: the rise of renewable energy. Along the way he explores new technologies keeping the power on now and in the future.
This episode was published 4 years ago.
Australia is home to over a million species of plants and animals, but we're losing them at an alarming rate. In this race against time, Dr. Ann Jones explores how technology can help protect our wildlife in bold new ways.
This episode was published 4 years ago.
Intermittent fasting is growing in popularity, and aside from weight loss, there are claims it can improve our health. Dietician Dr Joanna McMillan tracks 5 people fasting to understand the benefits and impacts on our bodies.
This episode was published 4 years ago.
Medical advances in treating cancer is allowing people to live longer with their disease and maintain quality of life throughout their treatment. Catalyst follows patients experiencing this new kind of cancer care.
This episode was published 4 years ago.
In this second episode of Catalyst's Mars special, astrophysicist Professor Tamara Davis and beloved astronomer Greg Quicke explore a question we've longed to answer - is there life on Mars?
This episode was published 4 years ago.
In the first of a two-part special, astrophysicist Professor Tamara Davis and astronomer Greg Quicke meet the Australian scientists on a mission to solve the many challenges of putting people on the red planet.
This episode was published 4 years ago.
The koala is a national icon on the path to extinction. Professor Tim Flannery investigates the story behind the headlines, meeting researchers working to understand the threats koalas face, and how we can avoid them.
This episode was published 4 years ago.
Can lifestyle choices delay or even prevent Alzheimer's disease? From what we eat to how much we move and sleep, scientists are suggesting that the power to push back the disease is largely in our hands.
This episode was published 6 years ago.
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.
This episode was published 6 years ago.
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.
This episode was published 6 years ago.
