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.

Find out more at csiro.au/gencost

National Energy Analysis Centre

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

For more information, go to www.research.csiro.au/neac/

Meet Virga, our new high performance computer

Petrichor has a new neighbour! Virga is an Advanced Scientific Accelerator Cluster which optimises artificial intelligence workflows. It also features energy-efficient liquid cooling technology.

Scientific Computing User Portal: sc.it.csiro.au

Towards net zero

The Towards Net Zero Mission will help Australian industry and communities prosper in a low emissions world through new economic, social and environmental value.

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Critical minerals

As the largest minerals research and development organisation in Australia and one of the largest in the world, CSIRO is ideally placed to seize the opportunities presented to Australia by the global energy transition and respond to critical mineral demand.

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Drought resilience

We're working with government, industry, the research sector and the community to lower the impacts of Australian droughts.

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Ending plastic waste

We have been working with collaborators from across industry, research and government to co-design this mission.

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Future Protein

Helping Australia capture high-growth global protein markets.

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Hydrogen Industry Mission

The CSIRO Hydrogen Industry Mission was formally launched in May 2021 and focuses on leveraging CSIRO's hydrogen research capabilities in partnership with government, industry and the research community.

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Even temporary global warming above 2℃ will affect life in the oceans for centuries

A climate overshoot that creates warmer oceans with lower oxygen levels will reduce the suitable habitat for many marine species long after CO₂ levels have peaked and declined.

Chloe

Meet Chloe Mackallah

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

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Back to school lunch tips to make healthy eating easy

No more soggy sandos! Try these tips to change up school lunches and keep kids and the whole family healthy.

CSIRO and Swinburne invest in green steel and mineral processing to help industry get to net zero

The new partnership will tackle global decarbonisation with innovative green steel and mineral processing research and development.

Australia's quantum technology set for growth

Quantum technology is forecast to reach $6 billion and generate more than 19,000 jobs in Australia by 2045, according to updated market projections released by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency.

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CSIRO superstars set to inspire careers in STEM

Science & Technology Australia's 'Superstars of STEM' program is set to inspire others into science and technology careers, including three researchers from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency.

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End plastic waste

3/4 of the rubbish found along Australia's coastline is plastic.

Read more at https://research.csiro.au/ending-plastic-waste/

Kick-start your research

Funding and support for start-ups and small businesses to get your research project off the ground.

Contact SME Connect: sme@csiro.au

Agriculture

Future crops

New techniques and technologies are required to breed the next generation of crop varieties to feed and clothe us in a changing world.

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