Equitana, Sea Mounts, Rat Nav
Diseased Bats, Ancient DNA, Argo Floats
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.
Virtual Reality - helping soldiers overcome PTSD - Is mankind the greatest enemy of sea turtles? - Could genetically modified bananas prevent third world malnutrition?
Paul Willis explores the universe from South America - A revolution in Heart Valve technology - Printing Solar Cells right on the money.
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.
Space Storms: predicting the next big one - Insects on drugs: why locusts swarm - Bunnies bounce back: controlling the rise in rabbit numbers.
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.
Robotic Heart Surgery, Penguin DNA, Voodoo, Placebo, The Father of Photovoltaics - Martin Green Profile, and the Sydney Brick Pit Fossil.
An historic Spanish voyage; mining undersea volcanoes; the latest in diving gear; deep sea diners; the deepest location on earth - the Mariana Trench.
Bone Scaffold, biggest bang, mystery of flesh eaters, Bioluminescence, Space Beer
Sleeping with a baby, staying up late, sleeping with pain
All about eyes
ant venon, turbulence, UG99, neurotoxins, dolphin power
Carbon Nano - Lucrative Algorithms - Fur Seals - West Coast Whales - Hot or Cold - Fast Food for Hummingbirds.
Radiation 101 - MEG Stuttering - Biggest Devonian Fish - Supertasters - Molten Steel - Nuclear Fungus.
Recovered Memories - 3D Printing - Wind and Waves - Gravity - Penguin Wave.
In the Beginning- The GM tomato - Sorting Wheat from Chaff - Food Wastage - Daily Bread or Dread.
Thin Blood - Mountain Pygmy Possums - Coastal Flood Impact - Slinky Drop
Danger Zones - Kawasaki Disease - Virus Hunters
Christchurch Earthquake - Project Aether - Joggobot - Lynne Milne - Sudoku
Exercise is Medicine - Grim Reaper Walk - Prof Richard Kingsford - NZ Transit of Venus
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maryanne Demasi investigates whether it is possible that a party drug could be the next big thing in treating depression.
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.
Dr Derek Muller travels to Lausanne, Switzerland, where he discovers the true power of delicious Swiss chocolate - motivating paralysed rats to walk again.
A special report covering a hundred years of weather records from around Australia and what it means to the way we live.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
Chiropractors Are chiropractors putting babies at risk?
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.
The Chemistry of Attraction Catalyst pulls back the covers on the science of attraction.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Teaching drones to think for themselves; looking at ways to combat the super-bug gonorrhoea; and what causes bike rage?
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.
In this Catalyst special, Dr Maryanne Demasi investigates the science behind the long established claims that saturated fat causes heart disease by raising cholesterol.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thousands of chemicals are used in everyday products – in our water, our food and in the air we breathe.
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.
This special episode investigates new research analysing facial expressions, voice and body posture that may be the key to diagnosing depression.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To better understand the benefits and impacts of intermittent fasting diets, dietician Dr Joanna McMillan tracks five Australians over six weeks.
Nature journalist, Dr Ann Jones explores how technology can help protect our wildlife in bold new ways.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Join Lily Serna as she explores the key ingredients to happy relationships and lasting friendships.
Dr Ann Jones and Paul West travel around Australia telling the stories of eight remarkable trees from across our vast and varied landscape, before a panel of expert judges will crown Australia's Favourite Tree.
Dr Ann Jones and Paul West travel across Australia to investigate the extraordinary lives of Australia's oldest, largest and most iconic trees and a panel of judges will crown Australia's Favourite Tree!
Dr Ann Jones and Paul West investigate the extraordinary lives of Australia's oldest, largest and most iconic trees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Australia was once home to extraordinary animals known as Megafauna. These giants lived here for millions of years - but what became of them? A team of scientists re-open this paleolithic cold case.
Duration: 48 minutes 19 seconds48m Australia was once home to a group of extraordinary animals known as Megafauna. These giants lived here for millions of years, but in a blink of time, they disappeared. So what became of them?
How would your family cope in a tropical cyclone or a catastrophic bushfire? Dr Jonica Newby uncovers the links between climate change, human psychology & disastrous bushfires & cyclones, & how to survive the extremes.
Dr Jonica Newby explains how this website can help you prepare for an extreme weather event.
In a Catalyst special 'Fatherhood: Secrets of the Superdads' Dr Jonica Newby, Dr Graham Phillips and the team explore whether science can tell us how to be good dads.
The team defy gravity at 'The Leaning Tower of Gingin', before driving an electric Lotus into the ground on their way to a Future Farm to measure methane in sheep.
On this leg, the trio mine gold in Kalgoorlie and meet an international team of scientists who are using the salt of Lake Lefroy to gather accurate satellite data.
Teeing off at the start of the Eyre Highway, Catalyst reporters Anja, Derek and Simon brave the bitumen visit to the fantastic water-filled caves at Weebubbie.
Standing atop the spectacular Bunda Cliffs, Derek and Simon ponder how to accurately calculate the length of Australia's coastline.
Three Catalyst reporters, Anja, Derek and Simon, continue their road trek across Southern Australia. They have arrived where the Murray River meets the ocean and the Coorong Wetland.
In the final summer Catalyst, Derek and Simon visit Warrnambool to join a team of researchers mapping and revealing for the first time the stunning natural features of Victoria's seafloor.
If Einstein were alive today he’d be so excited …well relatively speaking of course. Almost 100 years ago he came up with an idea that he deemed the greatest blunder of his life. But now it seems, this cosmic boo boo could have been a stroke of insightful genius.
Dr Graham Phillips speaks with scientists at UNSW who are developing technology to mine the moon, exploring how we might build there, and possibly even establish a colony.
What makes our universe just right for our existence? It could be that the universe we call home is one of many, just a small part of a huge multiverse. Graham Phillips looks into various multiverse theories and highlights the difficulty in proving the theories. However, there are high hopes that CERN's Particle Accelerator will turn those theories into reality.
Graham Phillips travels to Hawaii to look for signs of extra terrestrial astronomers.
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.
A Catalyst special. Myf Warhurst is on the cusp of a big change: the change. Myf wants to know what's in store. What is menopause, what are the symptoms and what can she do about it?