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The Best Episodes of Catalyst Season 16

Every episode of Catalyst Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Catalyst Season 16!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Catalyst Season 16 Episode 1 - Polar People, Plant Based Medicine
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    #1 - Polar People, Plant Based Medicine

    S16:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Catalyst Season 16 Episode 2 - Lead Astray
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    #2 - Lead Astray

    S16:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Catalyst Season 16 Episode 3 - Tick Meat Allergy, Alien Technology
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    #3 - Tick Meat Allergy, Alien Technology

    S16:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Catalyst Season 16 Episode 4 - Passport Facial Recognition, Anti-venom
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    #4 - Passport Facial Recognition, Anti-venom

    S16:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Catalyst Season 16 Episode 5 - Tamiflu, The Sun's Lost Sibling
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    #5 - Tamiflu, The Sun's Lost Sibling

    S16:E5

    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?

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Catalyst Season 16 Episode 6 - Super Solar Cells, Where Birdsong Began
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    #6 - Super Solar Cells, Where Birdsong Began

    S16:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Catalyst Season 16 Episode 7 - Powering The Mind
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    #7 - Powering The Mind

    S16:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Catalyst Season 16 Episode 8 - Horse Whip, Antarctic Acidification
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    #8 - Horse Whip, Antarctic Acidification

    S16:E8

    Are we beating our horses to the finish line? Dr. Jonica Newby investigates. And in a world first, a lab under the Antarctic ice puts the sea floor to the acid test.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Catalyst Season 16 Episode 9 - Our Chemical Lives
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    #9 - Our Chemical Lives

    S16:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Catalyst Season 16 Episode 10 - Condoms, Toorale Man
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    #10 - Condoms, Toorale Man

    S16:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Catalyst Season 16 Episode 11 - Fit In 6 Minutes A Week
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    #11 - Fit In 6 Minutes A Week

    S16:E11

    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!

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Catalyst Season 16 Episode 12 - Diagnosing Mental Illness, Ghostbusters, Brain Stimulation
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    #12 - Diagnosing Mental Illness, Ghostbusters, Brain Stimulation

    S16:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Catalyst Season 16 Episode 13 - Why Am I Still Fat?
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    #13 - Why Am I Still Fat?

    S16:E13

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Catalyst Season 16 Episode 14 - Can We Live on Mars?, Parrots versus Possums
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    #14 - Can We Live on Mars?, Parrots versus Possums

    S16:E14

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Catalyst Season 16 Episode 15 - Too Much Medicine
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    #15 - Too Much Medicine

    S16:E15

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Catalyst Season 16 Episode 16 - Female Sex Drive
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    #16 - Female Sex Drive

    S16:E16

    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?

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Catalyst Season 16 Episode 17 - Einstein
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    #17 - Einstein

    S16:E17

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Catalyst Season 16 Episode 18 - A Life Without Males
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    #18 - A Life Without Males

    S16:E18

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Catalyst Season 16 Episode 19 - Gluten: A Gut Feeling
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    #19 - Gluten: A Gut Feeling

    S16:E19

    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?

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Catalyst Season 16 Episode 20 - Sharks
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    #20 - Sharks

    S16:E20

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Polar People, Plant Based Medicine" is the best rated episode of "Catalyst" season 16. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/3/2015. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Lead Astray".