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The Best Episodes of Catalyst Season 18

Every episode of Catalyst Season 18 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Catalyst Season 18!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Catalyst Season 18 Episode 1 - Meet The Avatars
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    #1 - Meet The Avatars

    S18:E1

    In the series return of Catalyst, Biomedical engineer Dr Jordan Nguyen examines virtual reality & how it could transform the way we learn & travel. He also meets some of the most life-like avatars scientists are creating.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Catalyst Season 18 Episode 2 - Can Seaweed Save The World?
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    #2 - Can Seaweed Save The World?

    S18:E2

    Professor Tim Flannery investigates how seaweed is helping to save the world - from growing the foods of the future, helping save the reef and even combating climate change.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Catalyst Season 18 Episode 3 - Closing In: The Hunt For Alien Life
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    #3 - Closing In: The Hunt For Alien Life

    S18:E3

    Will we soon find evidence of alien life? Scientists are currently in the throes of an unprecedented search for ET - and an answer to this long-pondered question may come sooner than you think.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Catalyst Season 18 Episode 4 - The Day The Dinosaurs Died
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    #4 - The Day The Dinosaurs Died

    S18:E4

    66 million years ago an asteroid hit the planet. Now an expedition is underway to drill 1500m into the crater it created - the Chicxulub asteroid impact crater, aiming to unearthing the secrets that killed the dinosaurs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Catalyst Season 18 Episode 5 - Heartbeat: The Miracle Inside You
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    #5 - Heartbeat: The Miracle Inside You

    S18:E5

    Heart surgeon Dr Nikki Stamp takes us into the amazing world of our hearts - revealing how they function, how can we look after them and shows us the latest science she uses to help fix them when they go wrong.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Catalyst Season 18 Episode 6 - Death Dive: Into The Rings Of Saturn
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    #6 - Death Dive: Into The Rings Of Saturn

    S18:E6

    After 20 years in space, NASA's Cassini spacecraft has begun the final chapter of its exploration of Saturn. It will end with a spectacular crash into its surface. Professor Alan Duffy will be there as the action unfolds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Catalyst Season 18 Episode 7 - Sit Back, Relax; The Dawn Of The Driverless Car
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    #7 - Sit Back, Relax; The Dawn Of The Driverless Car

    S18:E7

    The dream of the driverless car has quickly moved from the realm of science fiction. Semi-autonomous cars can park themselves, stay within the well-marked lines of a modern freeway, steer and brake to avoid unseen obstacles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Catalyst Season 18 Episode 8 - Can We Save the Reef?
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    #8 - Can We Save the Reef?

    S18:E8

    The Great Barrier Reef as we know it - home to thousands of marine species - is dying. Can We Save the Reef? is the epic story of Australian & international scientists who are racing to understand our greatest natural wonder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Catalyst Season 18 Episode 9 - How To Exercise Better
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    #9 - How To Exercise Better

    S18:E9

    What kind of exercise should we be doing, how much do we need & how hard should push ourselves? To help us live happier healthier lives Dr Caroline West & Dr Shalin Naik uncover the latest sport science secrets from the AIS.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Catalyst Season 18 Episode 10 - Gut Revolution (Part 1)
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    #10 - Gut Revolution (Part 1)

    S18:E10

    In a new Catalyst special, three Australians embark on a remarkable six-week intervention to find out what happens to their health when they set out to transform the bacteria living in their guts, with surprising results.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Catalyst Season 18 Episode 11 - Gut Revolution (Part 2) Garry's Story
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    #11 - Gut Revolution (Part 2) Garry's Story

    S18:E11

    Garry has tried to lose weight, but could his gut bacteria be keeping him fat? Nutrition scientist Dr Joanna McMillan explores controversial science suggesting gut bacteria might be affecting our appetites and mood.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Catalyst Season 18 Episode 12 - It's A Twin Thing
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    #12 - It's A Twin Thing

    S18:E12

    For the past 35 years twins have been some of the most carefully studied people in Australia. In fact revealing the secrets of this extraordinary group of people, may just help all of us live a longer, healthier life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Catalyst Season 18 Episode 13 - The Secret To Making Better Decisions
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    #13 - The Secret To Making Better Decisions

    S18:E13

    From the science of making choices to the solving power of algorithms, Mathematician Lily Serna looks at how the logic of mathematics can help you make better, smarter decisions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Catalyst Season 18 Episode 14 - Farmer Needs A Robot
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    #14 - Farmer Needs A Robot

    S18:E14

    A group of pioneering scientists take their robots into the world of agriculture to see if they can help Aussie farmers tackle some of their biggest challenges. Will they change the way we've been farming for generations?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Catalyst Season 18 Episode 15 - Back To The Moon
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    #15 - Back To The Moon

    S18:E15

    The race to the moon is back. After a quiet half century since the last Apollo mission, Assoc Prof Alan Duffy takes us inside the new space race, where innovators and big dreamers are rewriting the book on space exploration.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Catalyst Season 18 Episode 16 - Gut Revolution (Part 3) Victoria's Story
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    #16 - Gut Revolution (Part 3) Victoria's Story

    S18:E16

    Nutrition Scientist Dr Joanna McMillan takes on her most challenging case as she battles to help Victoria recover from debilitating anxiety & gut pains, using emerging science showing links between gut bacteria & the brain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Catalyst Season 18 Episode 17 - Sleep Matters
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    #17 - Sleep Matters

    S18:E17

    Actor, comedian and sleep-deprived new dad Lawrence Leung explores the latest science behind sleep to find out what he's missing out on - and if he even needs it at all.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 18 Ratings Summary

"Meet The Avatars" is the best rated episode of "Catalyst" season 18. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/15/2017. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Can Seaweed Save The World?".