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Catalyst

Season 1 Episode 21: Fast Food For Hummingbirds

Researchers at the University of Connecticut have developed see-through flowers to capture high-speed, high-magnification images of the Hummingbird's remarkable tongue, debunking previous theories about these tiny birds.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Jane Goodall

1. Jane Goodall

Aired: Dec 31, 2013

World-renowned primatologist, humanitarian, conservationist, and UN Messenger...

Episode 2 Shark Behavior

2. Shark Behavior

Aired: Dec 31, 2014

Exploring the social dynamics of sharks off the coast of New South Wales, Aus...

Episode 3 Virtual Universe

3. Virtual Universe

Aired: Dec 31, 2013

Witness the birth and evolution of the universe through a groundbreaking comp...

Episode 4 Polar People

4. Polar People

Aired: Dec 31, 2014

In the next episode, we'll delve into the extreme demands of working in Antar...

Episode 5 Voyager

5. Voyager

Aired: Dec 31, 2012

Exploring the Voyager unmanned space probes launched in the 1970s, we find th...

Episode 6 Wings Of Wonder

6. Wings Of Wonder

Aired: Dec 31, 2012

Designing titanium implants to resist bacterial infection is crucial, as surg...

Episode 7 Sun's Lost Siblings

7. Sun's Lost Siblings

Aired: Dec 31, 2014

Astronomers reunite our sun with its long lost sibling, a family reunion like...

Episode 8 Super Solar Cells

8. Super Solar Cells

Aired: Dec 31, 2014

Next episode, Dr. Graham Phillips explores revolutionary technology that harn...

Episode 9 Our Chemical Lives

9. Our Chemical Lives

Aired: Dec 31, 2014

The next episode delves into the widespread use of thousands of chemicals in ...

Episode 10 Antivenom

10. Antivenom

Aired: Dec 31, 2014

Next episode, Dr. Graham Phillips delves into the effectiveness of anti-venom...

Episode 11 Powering The Mind

11. Powering The Mind

Aired: Dec 31, 2014

Exploring the mysteries of memory, from its formation in childhood to its evo...

Episode 13 3D Virus

13. 3D Virus

Aired: Dec 31, 2012

A supercomputer can aid researchers in gaining a deeper understanding of the ...

Episode 14 Future Cities

14. Future Cities

Aired: Dec 31, 2013

As the global population shifts, cities are facing unprecedented challenges i...

Episode 15 Quantum Computing

15. Quantum Computing

Aired: Dec 31, 2012

The arrival of first-generation quantum computers, such as the D-Wave 2, purc...

Episode 16 Peacock Spider

16. Peacock Spider

Aired: Dec 31, 2012

Discover the stunning beauty of the jumping Peacock Spider, a native Australi...

Episode 17 Allergy Pill

17. Allergy Pill

Aired: Dec 31, 2013

The rise of allergies in the Western world may be linked to overly clean livi...

Episode 18 Cardiac Implants

18. Cardiac Implants

Aired: Dec 31, 2012

Next episode: Exploring the risks of cardiac implants and stents, and the que...

Episode 19 Honey Bees

19. Honey Bees

Aired: Dec 31, 2013

The bee population crisis is deeply linked to humanity's impact on the enviro...

Episode 20 Extreme Weather

20. Extreme Weather

Aired: Dec 31, 2012

The next episode explores the cascading impact of environmental and atmospher...

Episode 22 Ancient Writing

22. Ancient Writing

Aired: Dec 31, 2012

Unraveling ancient secrets, modern technology is put to the test as archaeolo...

Episode 24 Life Enhancing Drugs

24. Life Enhancing Drugs

Aired: Dec 31, 2012

The next episode delves into the world of cognitive enhancement, exploring th...

Episode 25 Bioluminescence

25. Bioluminescence

Aired: Dec 31, 2010

Next episode: Exploring the mesmerizing world of bioluminescence, where deep-...

Episode 26 Mega-tsunamis

26. Mega-tsunamis

Aired: Dec 31, 2013

Japanese scientists are rewriting the rules for disaster prevention in the Pa...

Info about Catalyst

Seasons: 10

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: ABC TV

Production Country: Australia

Genres:Documentary