Catalyst is the currently the primary science-journalism television series made by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Launched in 2001, it replaced Quantum, which had ceased the previous year, and screens at 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays.
The show broadcasts stories on scientific themes, particularly significant recent developments and discoveries. It focusses primarily on stories relevant to Australia, but covers international developments as well. It attempts to convey information in a way that is not only accurate but also interesting and informative to the general population, often discussing the ethical, political, and other ramifications of scientific discoveries and research as well as the discoveries themselves.
Prime examples of Catalyst stories include Corporate Psychopaths [1], The Truth About Vitamins [2], and Smell and Schizophrenia [3].
The Catalyst Team
The Catalyst team is composed of specialised science journalists, each with different specialisations and roles.
Reporters
- Dr Maryanne Demasi, science journalist
- Mark Horstman, tropical biologist
- Dr Jonica Newby, veterinary scientist
- Dr Graham Phillips, science journalist
- Dr Paul Willis, palaeontologist
Former reporters
- Dr Richard Smith, marine biologist
- Maryke Steffens, microbiologist
Karina Kelly presented the programme until Maryanne Demasi joined the team in 2006.
Executive Producer
- Andrew Holland
Series Producer
- Paul Grocott
See also
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