Catalyst (TV program)
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| Catalyst | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science |
| Presented by | Graham Phillips |
| Theme music composer | David Chapman, Zig Zag Lane[1] |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 11 |
| No. of episodes | 320+ |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Nick Lee[3] |
| Producer(s) | Paul Schneller, Matthew Lovering, Adam Collins, Karen Appathurai[2] |
| Editor(s) | Chris Spurr, Lile Judickas[5] |
| Camera setup | Kevin May[4] |
| Running time | 30 Minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | ABC1 |
| Picture format | 480p (SD) |
| Original run | 2001 – present |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Quantum (1985–2001) |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Catalyst is the ABC's primary science journalism television series and the only science show on prime time television in Australia. Launched in 2001, it replaced Quantum, which had ceased the previous year, and screens at 8:00 pm on Thursdays and at 11:00 am Fridays. Catalyst celebrates its tenth year of production in 2010.
From the Catalyst Website:[6]
At Catalyst we know that science is a dynamic force for change.
Each week Catalyst brings you stories from Australia and around the world.
Our passion to meet scientists at the forefront of discovery is matched by our fascination with science breakthroughs however big or small.
Science changes all our lives.
For better or worse, we are committed to showing you what our future holds.
The show broadcasts stories on scientific themes, and in particular significant recent developments and discoveries. It focuses 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 implications of scientific discoveries and research as well as the discoveries themselves.
Prime examples of Catalyst stories include Corporate Psychopaths,[7] The Truth About Vitamins,[8] and Smell and Schizophrenia.[9]
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[edit] The Catalyst Team
The Catalyst team is composed of specialised science journalists, each with different specialisations and roles.
[edit] Reporters
- Dr Maryanne Demasi, science journalist
- Mark Horstman, tropical biologist
- Dr Jonica Newby, veterinary scientist
- Dr Graham Phillips, science journalist
- Dr Paul Willis, palaeontologist
- Ruben Meerman
- Tanya Ha
- Bernie Hobbs
- Dr Norman Swan
[edit] Former reporters
- Dr Richard Smith, marine biologist
- Maryke Steffens, microbiologist
Karina Kelly presented the programme until Maryanne Demasi joined the team in 2006.
[edit] Series Producer
- Matthew Scully
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "About Catalyst – ABC TV Science". Catalyst. http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/team/about.htm. Retrieved 18 June 2009.
- ^ "About Catalyst – ABC TV Science". Catalyst. http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/team/about.htm. Retrieved 18 June 2009.
- ^ "About Catalyst – ABC TV Science". Catalyst. http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/team/about.htm. Retrieved 18 June 2009.
- ^ "About Catalyst – ABC TV Science". Catalyst. http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/team/about.htm. Retrieved 18 June 2009.
- ^ "About Catalyst – ABC TV Science". Catalyst. http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/team/about.htm. Retrieved 18 June 2009.
- ^ "About Catalyst – ABC TV Science". Catalyst. http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/team/about.htm. Retrieved 18 June 2009.
- ^ "Catalyst: Corporate Psychopaths – ABC TV Science". Catalyst. http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1360571.htm. Retrieved 5 February 2008.
- ^ "Catalyst: The Truth About Vitamins – ABC TV Science". Catalyst. http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1331225.htm. Retrieved 5 February 2008.
- ^ "Catalyst: Smell and Schizophrenia – ABC TV Science". Catalyst. http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1102403.htm. Retrieved 5 February 2008.
