Five things you need to know from State of the Climate 2024

The latest State of the Climate report shows Australia is continuing to warm, with climate and weather changes happening at an accelerated rate on land and in our oceans.

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Super-cool international effort to solve Southern Ocean cloud mysteries

A new international collaboration will open a window on the vast Southern Ocean to better understand how ‘super-cooled’ liquid clouds, unique to the Southern Hemisphere, affect Earth’s climate.

Air samples from Antarctica reveal secrets of Earth’s atmosphere

Air samples collected from a remote station in Antarctica are helping us build a full picture of our atmosphere and how it’s changing.

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.

CSIRO publishes 2023-24 GenCost report

A few of the outcomes of the report include: Renewables remain the lowest cost range of new build electricity technology, large-scale nuclear technology costs included for the first time and future wind costs revised upwards.

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Hot waters ahead: how improved forecasting is helping manage marine heatwave risks

With Australia now in an El Niño climate pattern, we are supporting industries and communities to prepare for impacts on marine ecosystems.

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.

Tackling climate change with social science

Behavioural scientist Danie Nilsson shares the internal obstacles we’re all facing in making big changes to address the climate challenge – and how to overcome them.

Latest Kennaook / Cape Grim greenhouse gas data

The latest greenhouse gas (GHG) data updated monthly from one of the cleanest air sources in the world.

CSIRO achieves record efficiency for next-gen roll-to-roll printed solar cells

This clean energy breakthrough is set to expand the boundaries of where solar cells can be used, in ways that were previously unimaginable.

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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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​​Meet Sarah Landers: walking in two worlds

​Sarah Landers is working on getting more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women into STEM career pathways and roles.

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CSIRO appoints new Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness Director

Dr Debbie Eagles has been appointed the role after an extensive international search and recruitment process.

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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New study helps solve a 30-year-old puzzle: how is climate change affecting El Niño and La Niña?

New research sheds light on the link between human-caused climate change and El Niño and La Niña events.

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Earth’s deep ocean is running out of breath

We ventured to the depths of the Antarctic Ocean and discovered oxygen levels have seriously declined.

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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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