Ship to shore: scientists return from Southern Ocean
A team of Australian and international scientists returned from the latest voyage to the Southern Ocean with new evidence that the oceans are changing. (7:25)
View ArticleOceans of deep influence
Changes in deep ocean conditions affect global climate, with deep warming contributing to sea level rise and the deep ocean absorbing atmospheric CO2. (5:14)
View ArticleSafflower power and the business of biomaterial
Plants capable of producing oils for industrial chemicals and human health are a step closer thanks to breakthrough research by CSIRO researchers who have supercharged safflower to produce increased...
View ArticleStudy to leave bad taste in the mouths of insects
New research into how insect taste receptors work could help us to understand why insect pests eat what they do.
View ArticlePlasma flashlight fights wound infections
A group of Chinese and Australian scientists, including CSIRO, have developed a handheld, battery-powered plasma-producing device that can rid skin of bacteria in an instant.
View ArticleScience in support of Rio+20
In March 2012, the Planet Under Pressure conference brought together 3000 leading experts– including CSIRO scientists– to provide scientific leadership for the upcoming UN Conference on Sustainable...
View ArticleThere's always the sun?
Australia has abundant solar energy resources, but until now there has been very little publicly available research on how the variable nature of sunshine affects electricity networks.
View ArticleStopping avian influenza invading chickens
Protecting poultry and humans from dangerous strains of avian-influenza (bird flu) may one day be possible through CSIRO research that aims to 'switch on' natural immunity processes and produce...
View ArticleRobots fly to the rescue
The development of potentially lifesaving unmanned aircraft capable of flying in conditions considered too dangerous for manned aircraft, is being fast-tracked under the joint research venture Project...
View ArticleGoing blue: The future of ocean energy
Ocean waves, tidal and ocean flows, collectively known as Ocean Renewable Energy (ORE), are attracting increasing interest in Australia as a potentially viable source of renewable energy. (8:52)
View ArticleNew bat virus unlocking deadly secrets of Hendra
Australian scientists have discovered a new virus in bats that could help shed light on how Hendra and Nipah viruses cause disease and death in animals and humans.
View ArticleA layer of life under your feet
The Biomes of Australian Soil Environments (BASE) project will provide the first comprehensive continent wide inventory of soil biodiversity.
View ArticleCome rain or shine: south-east climate changing
Over the past six years, the South Eastern Australian Climate Initiative (SEACI) has improved our understanding of climate variability and change in south-eastern Australia.
View ArticleUnnatural disaster for Australia’s ecosystems
A landmark study by CSIRO has found that climate change will lead to major ecological impacts across Australia, and recommends a review of the management of national biodiversity conservation and...
View ArticleSome things are not welcome in Australia
An outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Australia would devastate our livestock industries, costing anywhere between A$7-16 billion. (07:36)
View ArticleBlue-green algae: look before your dog leaps
CSIRO water scientists have a long-standing active program building up an understanding of the complex chain of events that leads to a blue-green algal bloom, and the aftermath of toxins released into...
View ArticleUAV finds (and nearly saves) Outback Joe
In what is believed to be a world-first for a non-military drone, an Unmanned Airborne Vehicle (UAV) was able to locate a dummy of a missing bushwalker without human intervention during the A$50,000...
View ArticleVaccine for killer Hendra virus launched
Australian horse owners and the equine industry have received an important boost in their fight against the deadly Hendra virus with the introduction of Equivac® HeV vaccine. (9:02)
View ArticleTaking steps towards sustainability
Sustainable development is vital for the future of humanity and our planet, and at the forefront of both the scientific and political debate is the concept of Sustainable Development Goals. (9:10)
View ArticleClimate change: what do you think others think?
Humans generally find it difficult to judge how widespread their own and others’ opinions are, and when it comes to climate change, grossly overestimate the numbers of people who reject its existence....
View ArticleBombs away: CSIRO finds explosives on seafloor
Over 10 million acres of coastal waters are said to be contaminated by undetonated explosives and our sensor could be the answer to help locate them. (7:40)
View ArticleEvery scribble tells a story
In a remarkable piece of detective work, a team of 'retired' CSIRO scientists have revealed the group of artists responsible for the iconic scribbles found on smooth-barked Eucalyptus trees in...
View Article2°C climate target a hot topic
Carbon dioxide emission reductions required to limit global warming to 2°C are becoming a receding goal based on new figures reported in the latest Global Carbon Project (GCP) calculations published in...
View ArticleUploading the economy
A new CSIRO Flagship aims to boost Australia’s productivity by developing and delivering digital solutions to improve people’s wellbeing and prosperity in a digital economy. (10:44)
View ArticleDial "D" for Diagnosis
Researchers are developing an inexpensive mobile-phone-based sensor that will allow users in developing countries to rapidly diagnose infectious disease such as malaria or tuberculosis. (7:05)
View ArticleSpace: the mining frontier
CSIRO is developing fully autonomous large scale surface and underground mining equipment that has the potential to eventually be used for off Earth mining.
View ArticleOne fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish: CSIRO knows them all
From identifying what's on the end of your fishing line, to finding out which fishes occur in your local waters, FishMap has the answers.
View ArticlePests in paradise: saving Lord Howe Island from the ants
CSIRO and the Lord Howe Island Board are winning the battle to save the world heritage area from the invasive African Big-headed ant, which is capable of forming enormous colonies and wiping out many...
View ArticleDeep water: health of the Great Artesian Basin
CSIRO, in collaboration with Geoscience Australia, has completed a two and a half-year A$6.25 million project to assess water resources in the Great Artesian Basin (GAB).
View ArticleGame on: the future of sport
New research from CSIRO and Australian Sports Commission has identified a number of significant sports trends and megatrends likely to occur over the next three decades.
View ArticleAcid test: monitoring ocean CO2 uptake
A key facility in an international observing network to detect increasing ocean acidification is monitoring carbon cycling in the Tasman Sea from a site near Maria Island.
View ArticleMapping the future in 3D
CSIRO has developed an easy to use handheld 3D laser mapping device called Zebedee, which enables a user to generate a 3D map simply by walking through a desired location.
View ArticlePrinting solar power like money
Scientists have produced the largest flexible, plastic solar cells in Australia – 10 times the size of what they were previously able to – thanks to a new solar cell printer that has been installed at...
View ArticleMarking the markers of Alzheimer's disease
Australian scientists are much closer to developing a screening test for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease.
View ArticleSun, sea and pollution
In an effort to better understand the impacts of human activity on Australia’s coastal environments, scientists are using powerful computer models to investigate and predict the water quality in...
View ArticleBeing cool with waste
Scientists have developed the first prototype of a biomass powered refrigeration system that combusts waste products to generate electricity to power refrigeration.
View ArticleCSIRO sends bird flu test kits to Asia
CSIRO virologists have prepared and distributed reagent kits to South-East Asian countries as part of a UN Food and Agriculture Organisation program to allow poultry populations to be tested for the...
View ArticleUser agreement: Koshi River Basin
CSIRO scientists are applying their knowledge in transboundary river system management to improve the livelihoods of people living in the Koshi River Basin, a river system that stretches from China in...
View ArticleScientists see seafloor with sonar
Scientists are exploring new data processing technologies to handle vast streams of acoustic and video data being collected from the seafloor to better manage fisheries and monitor the environment.
View ArticleMovement for more resistant starch in your diet
Consumption of resistant starch leads to positive changes in the bowel and could protect against genetic damage implicated in bowel cancer.
View ArticleNew order: RV Investigator nears completion
In May 2009 the Australian Government allocated $120 million for a new ocean-going research vessel to replace the current Marine National Facility Research Vessel, the 66-metre Southern Surveyor.
View ArticleChecklist for climate change
The potential for climate change to have significant impacts on species and ecosystems in Australia and around the world is becoming very clear, leading governments and natural resource management...
View ArticleTeleworking wins the rat race?
As digital technology advances, the potential for teleworking to improve productivity through reduced costs in office space, traffic congestion and employee wellbeing seem clear, yet many employers...
View ArticleSupercomputer cools off with groundwater
In what will be an Australian first, the CSIRO Geothermal Project will deliver a novel solution for cooling the Pawsey Centre supercomputer, an A$80 million facility currently under construction in...
View ArticleTropical rainforest revenge for a warming planet
Rising temperatures have a corresponding increase in the release of carbon dioxide from tropical forest and ocean ecosystems, according to a new study from NASA and CSIRO.
View ArticlePreparing for pandemic
Researchers from Australia, Singapore and the US are joining forces, through a A$20 million partnership, to help pre-empt and prepare the world for the next human pandemic.
View ArticleAdvancing Australia’s digital economy
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) experts recently met with thought leaders from major economic sectors to discuss how the Digital Economy might lift national productivity through...
View ArticleWho you gonna call? ERIC
CSIRO, in collaboration with the Australian Government Department of Human Services Emergency Management team, has developed the Emergency Response Intelligence Capability (ERIC), a web based...
View ArticleGoing underground: carbon capture and storage
Experience gained extracting fossil fuels is being directly applied to storing the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide in deep underground reservoirs.
View ArticleNurturing a science nation
To ensure Australia’s innovation system remains competitive, CSIRO is developing Global Precincts to support research and development capabilities that are not only of global standing and scale, but...
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