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Catalyst

Catalyst

2014Returning Series10 Seasons164 EpisodesTMDB
ABC TV

Catalyst is Australia's premier science investigation series. Each week the team brings you stories from Australia and around the world, meeting scientists at the forefront of discovery.

Season 15 Episodes

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Episode 2: Tattoos, Moon Mining, Muscle Fibre

Jul 24, 2014 · 30m

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.

Episode 4: Radiation Fallout, Multiple Organ Failure

Aug 7, 2014 · 30m

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?

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

Aug 21, 2014 · 30m

In this two-part Gut Reaction special, reporter Dr. Graham Phillips investigates whether the Western diet could be contributing to a whole litany of diseases by causing an imbalance in the bacteria deep inside our gut.

Episode 8: Epilepsy, Brian Schmidt

Sep 4, 2014 · 30m

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

Episode 10: Testosterone - It's Not All About Sex

Nov 18, 2014 · 30m

Dr. Graham Phillips delves into the latest research on testosterone, from the womb to old age, it moulds the male body & mind. It is also a hormone of good health during the life of both men & women.

Episode 12: Mega Tsunamis, Allergy Pill, Nature Play

Oct 2, 2014 · 30m

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.

Episode 13: Falling In Friendship

Oct 9, 2014 · 30m

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?

Episode 15: Tokyo Flood Prevention, Crying, Open Plan Office

Oct 23, 2014 · 30m

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.

Episode 16: The Wind, Bird Strike

Oct 30, 2014 · 30m

What does it mean when the weather report says - winds will be up to 50kph... How much notice should we really take?; With planes and birds sharing our skies, how common are collisions and how can they be avoided.

Episode 19: Genetic ID, Tunnel Borer, Coral Trout

Nov 20, 2014 · 30m

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.

Episode 21: Future Cities

Dec 4, 2014 · 30m

With a soaring population how do we keep our cities liveable? And what will the city of tomorrow look like? Catalyst reporter Anja Taylor investigates some innovative ideas for Australia's future cities.

Season 15 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Catalyst Season 15 premiere?

Catalyst Season 15 premiered on July 17, 2014.

How many episodes are in Catalyst Season 15?

Catalyst Season 15 has 22 episodes.

What is the first episode of Catalyst Season 15?

The season opens with Season 15 Episode 1, "Meteors, Sea Level Rise, House Fires". It aired on July 17, 2014.

Go to Season 15 Episode 1

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