Home is where the energy modelling heart is

From hand-written algorithms to AI-driven insights, our residential energy research has shaped homes across Australia for decades helping them perform better along the way.

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New AI technique sounding out audio deepfakes

Researchers discover a smarter way to detect audio deepfakes that is more accurate and adaptable to keep pace with evolving threats.

Ocean floor a 'reservoir' for plastic pollution, world-first study finds

New science has taken a deep dive into plastic waste, providing the first estimate of how much ends up on the sea floor.

Meet Chloe Mackallah: Breaking ground in climate science

Inspired by the legacy of Penny Whetton, Chloe champions visibility and inclusivity as a leader in climate science data management.

CSIRO 3D mapping tech blasts off for International Space Station

The payload has reached astronauts on board and will be fitted onto a NASA robot platform that roams the station.

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We're building the National Energy Analysis Centre to accelerate the energy transformation with a focus on resilience, equity, economic opportunity and innovation.

Preparing your home for bushfire

When it comes to being prepared for bushfires, safety starts in your own backyard.

Five ways we’re helping build the world’s largest radio telescopes

It takes a lot to build a mega-science project across three continents with 16 countries involved. But it helps if you have Australian smarts on your side.

CSIRO survey reveals Australians’ attitudes toward the renewable energy transition

Australians have told us what they think about the renewable energy transition and its roll out, in the most comprehensive survey conducted of Australian attitudes to the transition.

Future robots to stay one step ahead of bushfires

Our researchers are building ground robots to scout ahead of bushfires and help keep fire fighters safe.

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CSIRO invests $20 million to drive SME innovation

The funding will allow CSIRO’s SME Connect team to support up to 750 SMEs through a range of programs and initiatives that provide facilitation, training, dollar-matched funding and support to start-ups and SMEs seeking to engage in company-led research projects.

Banded iron formations: oceans, algae and iron oxide

Australia is the world's largest iron ore exporter, and it's all thanks to the hard work of tiny photosynthetic bacteria more than two billion years ago.

From the air to the field: how nitrogen fertiliser helps feed the world – and why supply chains matter

Fertiliser doesn’t usually make the headlines – but right now, with geopolitical tensions disrupting global supply chains, it is a key concern. What even is fertiliser, where does it come from and how much do we need to use? Dr Alison Bentley explains.

50 years measuring the world’s cleanest air

Australia marks 50 years of monitoring the worlds cleanest air in remote northwest Tasmania at Kennaook / Cape Grim Baseline Air Pollution Station, supporting global efforts to track human-driven changes to the atmosphere.

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New national framework to strengthen antimicrobial stewardship in animal industries

The Animal Antimicrobial Stewardship Framework is a practical, co‑designed tool to reduce risks associated with antimicrobial resistance across Australia’s animal sectors.

Hidden impact: measuring the value of our research facilities

We’re trialling a new method with CHORUS to track the impact of our research facilities, which has the potential to transform how scientific contributions are recognised globally.

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Inspiring the Artemis Generation and next wave of STEM talent

The Artemis Generation is about more than the wonder of space exploration – it’s about inspiring future cohorts to consider a career in STEM.

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Van KIRAP Project

Our people are getting noticed for making a difference in the Pacific through the Van KIRAP Project. New climate Information products were recently launched in Port Vila to help policy makers address climate risks in Vanuatu, which is recovering from two severe tropical cyclones in February.

Southern Ocean Time Series

Automated moorings for climate and carbon cycle studies in the Southern Ocean.

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Wreck of MV Blythe Star wreck located after 50 years

A CSIRO project team aboard our research vessel (RV) Investigator has solved a maritime mystery and confirmed the resting place of the MV Blythe Star.

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Aspendale

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National recognition highlights CSIRO’s role in advancing Closing the Gap

The CSIRO Indigenous Science and Engagement Office has been recognised as a national example of how organisations can transform the way they work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. New evaluations also highlight the organisation’s progress in supporting Closing the Gap.

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