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.

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 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.

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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Australia-India partnership takes step closer to green steel through world-first use of ag waste in steelmaking

Researchers from CSIRO and the Indian Institute of Science have proven the approach can work at commercial scale, with wider adoption having the potential to halve emissions from steelmaking in India.

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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Some detective work, Antarctic explorers and a very old jar of earth – 100-year celebration at the Australian National Soil Archive!

The study of soil has evolved from the ancient local knowledges of Earth’s first inhabitants to where we are today – applying modern science at places like CSIRO’s Australian National Soil Archive, one of the earliest such archives in the world.

Preparing your home for bushfire

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

Artificial Intelligence

Having reshaped virtually every industry, profession and life, artificial intelligence (AI) will continue to have a profound impact on our future. Find out how our world-leading AI capabilities are used to amplify and accelerate our science, open new frontiers and deliver benefits for Australia.

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State of the Climate

The biennial State of the Climate Report draws on the latest national and international climate research, monitoring, science and projection information to describe changes and long-term trends in Australia’s climate.

Kick-start your research

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

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CSIRO backs Australian startups tackling some of humanity's biggest challenges

CSIRO’s ON Accelerate helps researchers turn ideas into real‑world impact by providing the skills, networks and industry engagement needed to progress their innovation journey.

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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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