Anja Taylor
Catalyst (2009)
Series 21
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.
Released Feb. 1, 2009
Episode 30 min
2+
S21E1 - How Food Works (Part 1)
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.
April 14, 2020, midnight
S21E2 - How Food Works (Part 2)
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.
April 21, 2020, midnight
S21E3 - Teeth Clinic
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.
April 28, 2020, midnight
S21E4 - Asteroid Hunters
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.
May 5, 2020, midnight
S21E5 - Building Greener Cities
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.
May 12, 2020, midnight
S21E6 - Kill or Cure? The Story of Venom
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.
March 9, 2021, midnight
Network: ABC TV
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Feb. 1, 2009
Last Air Date: Aug. 9, 2022, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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