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Catalyst Season 16

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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.

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Catalyst

2014

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.

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Catalyst Season 16 Full Episode Guide

Episode 19 - Gluten: A Gut Feeling
First Aired: November. 24,2015

Millions of people are giving up gluten in pursuit of better health. In this special investigation, Dr. Maryanne Demasi cuts through the hype of the gluten free diet. Should we all get on board or is it just another fad?

Episode 18 - A Life Without Males
First Aired: November. 17,2015

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.

Episode 17 - Einstein
First Aired: November. 10,2015

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.

Episode 16 - Female Sex Drive
First Aired: November. 03,2015

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?

Episode 15 - Too Much Medicine
First Aired: October. 27,2015

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.

Episode 14 - Can We Live on Mars?, Parrots versus Possums
First Aired: October. 20,2015

Catalyst meets one of Mars One's brave astronauts, & takes a look at NASA's new interplanetary spaceship. Catalyst reporter Mark Horstman joins scientists in the Tasmanian wilderness as they try to save the swift parrot.

Episode 13 - Why Am I Still Fat?
First Aired: October. 13,2015

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.

Episode 12 - Diagnosing Mental Illness, Ghostbusters, Brain Stimulation
First Aired: October. 06,2015

Could facial expressions, voice and body posture be the key to diagnosing depression? Plus we take a look at a range of non-invasive brain stimulation therapies that may help treat depression.

Episode 11 - Fit In 6 Minutes A Week
First Aired: September. 29,2015

Anja Taylor investigates the science behind low volume, high intensity fitness training, and takes on the challenge of going from couch slouch to fighting fit, with just six minutes of exercise a week!

Episode 10 - Condoms, Toorale Man
First Aired: April. 07,2015

The next generation condom - a pleasure, not a duty to wear. And, can science solve the Toorale Man murder mystery? Mark Horstman joins the dig team on this extraordinary investigation.

Episode 9 - Our Chemical Lives
First Aired: March. 31,2015

Dr. Maryanne Demasi investigates the safety of chemicals found in everyday products and compares the level of chemicals in her own body with clean living convert and media personality Sarah Wilson.

Episode 8 - Horse Whip, Antarctic Acidification
Episode 7 - Powering The Mind
Episode 6 - Super Solar Cells, Where Birdsong Began
First Aired: March. 10,2015

Graham Phillips investigates new technology that is able to convert more than 40 per cent of the sun's light into electricity. Plus Mark Horstman discovers that no other continent has been as important for bird evolution.

Episode 5 - Tamiflu, The Sun's Lost Sibling
First Aired: March. 03,2015

Faced with a flu pandemic, will anti-viral drugs protect us? Dr. Maryanne Demasi investigates. Plus searching for our sun's lost siblings - what can it tell us about the existence of life on other planets?

Episode 4 - Passport Facial Recognition, Anti-venom
Episode 3 - Tick Meat Allergy, Alien Technology
First Aired: February. 17,2015

Mammalian meat allergy is on the rise in Australia and the surprising cause is a tick bite. Dr. Jonica Newby meets Dr. Sheryl van Nunen, the clinician who discovered the link.

Episode 2 - Lead Astray
First Aired: February. 10,2015

Could lead exposure in childhood lead to an adult life marked by violent crime? Although much is being done to reduce contamination, once the damage has been done, it can't be reversed.

Episode 1 - Polar People, Plant Based Medicine
First Aired: February. 03,2015

Would you apply for a job in the Antarctic? Mark Horstman looks into the physical and psychological profiles of successful applicants. Dr. Maryanne Demasi investigates the development of ingestible, protein based drugs.

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