Indigenous ecological knowledge kept alive through new language exchange

A partnership between researchers and Traditional Owners in South-East Arnhem Land aims to bridge the gap between traditional and western biodiversity science.

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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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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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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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Introducing Donesafe

Donesafe is our new HSE digital system for the reporting of hazards, near-misses and incidents, replacing Lookin2it.

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Ending plastic waste

Our goal is an 80% reduction in plastic waste entering the environment by 2030.

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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Sharks and stingrays

Working to treat ‘untreatable’ cancers

We’re working to provide Australian cancer patients with revolutionary new therapies known as theranostics to fight even the most difficult-to-treat cancers.

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Getting more carbon fibre in our industrial diet

We’re developing world leading carbon fibre to help create a new Australian industry, and spur technological breakthroughs.

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Your food choices can benefit more than just your health

The global food system is a large contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, but your food choices can help to reduce the impact. we can all help reduce the environmental impact of the food system by consuming fewer discretionary (junk) foods, minimising our food waste with careful meal planning and not eating more than our body needs.

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Gold-coated fungi are the new gold diggers

Australian scientists have discovered gold-coated fungi near Boddington in Western Australia. And it may offer clues for finding new gold deposits.

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Helping cattle combat germs: more genetics, less antibiotics

How now, healthy cow? In a world first, we’ve genetically selected cattle with a better immune system, leading to better animal welfare outcomes, healthier cattle and fewer antibiotics in our food.

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Fuelling the future with hydrogen

We're big fans of hydrogen and its ability to deliver low carbon energy. It's a versatile fuel with a wide range of uses and can be produced using low or zero-emissions energy sources. Transport, electricity, heat, food, synthetic fuels – there’s many potential benefits. But there is some work to do in making it competitive, so we've just released a Hydrogen Roadmap to help plot the course.

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Invasive species are Australia’s number-one extinction threat

The UN recently announced that over a million species are threatened with extinction. In Australia, one threat eclipses all others. Invasive species threaten Australian animals and plants more than any other single factor.

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The Power of Protein

We tend to eat our protein in an uneven distribution across the day - mostly at dinner. We are also getting far too much protein from high energy, nutrient-poor discretionary foods. That's why we've got some recipes from our new Protein Plus Nutrition and Exercise Plan to help pack your plate with protein.

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Astronomy is great business for local ‘rising star’

A rising star in the Australian advanced manufacturing sector, Newcastle company Puzzle Precision worked alongside us to understand the requirements of the ASKAP circuit boards and have developed the production techniques needed to build 20,000 of them.

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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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