Build your own ant farm for better crop yields (Podcast 21 Apr 2011)

New research on ants and termites shows they can perform the same ecosystem service functions in dryland agriculture that earthworms perform in cooler and wetter areas, but the potential for ants and termites to provide these benefits is yet to be realised by farmers.

Australia's pathway to a low carbon economy (Podcast 12 Apr 2011)

A new initiative called the Integrated Carbon Pathways project is being spearheaded by CSIRO to help create – rather than close – options in a carbon constrained world says CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Megan Clark. (9:32)

Staying healthy under climate change: a long-term prescription (Podcast 06 Apr 2011)

Protecting urban Australians from a range of health risks associated with global warming is the focus of a new research cluster that will investigate health issues ranging from the spread of mosquito-borne diseases to heat stress, air pollution and food security. (10:51)

Fighting the blob with mining by-products (Podcast 31 Mar 2011)

CSIRO research has shown that some mining by-products can be effective in preventing nutrients from entering river systems, thereby reducing the potential for algal blooms. (6:56)

Going wireless in the bush: the revolution will be televised (Podcast 22 Mar 2011)

CSIRO is developing wireless broadband technology that could operate using barely a quarter the number of transmission towers required by current systems. (8:51)

Growing beyond oil with biofuel (Podcast 16 Mar 2011)

Transforming waste plant material into a sustainable, low-emission fuel for the world’s cars, trucks and planes is the aim of a new research collaboration between CSIRO and leading Australian and UK universities. (9:48)

Mining, minerals and megatrends (Podcast 09 Mar 2011)

As a resource-hungry world looks to Australia for depleting natural resources, being able to deliver ‘more from less’ will require not only science and innovation, but a change to the way we do that science says CSIRO Chief Executive, Dr Megan Clark. (10:11)

A sick future: the risk of new and emerging disease (Podcast 04 Mar 2011)

More than 600 international experts in human, animal and environmental health met in Melbourne recently to discuss disease risks and challenges brought about by the interactions between animals, humans and the environment. (8:37)

Fish farmers out to scale climate change (Podcast 24 Feb 2011)

Marine scientists are trialling the first near-shore water temperature forecasts to assist Australia’s aquaculture farm managers contending with rising ocean temperatures. (6:53)

Optimising freight transport: it absolutely, positively has to be CSIRO (Podcast 18 Feb 2011)

With demands on road and rail freight transport increasing more than ever, CSIRO is developing intelligent optimisation and innovation to transform transport operations for the long haul. (7:38)

Sustainable decisions: researching Australia’s future (Podcast 10 Feb 2011)

CSIRO is spearheading a new national scientific capability to inform on Australia’s shift to a prosperous, sustainable, lower carbon, climate adapted future. (7:40)

Tipping the balance against aquatic weeds (Podcast 03 Feb 2011)

New research on the biological control of the aquatic weed salvinia in the billabongs (oxbow lakes) of Kakadu National Park has implications for restoration ecology in general. (4:38)

The deadly nature of animal-to-human disease (Podcast 28 Jan 2011)

Scientists have identified 75 per cent of emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic – meaning they can spread from animals to people. This is likely to increase under environmental intrusion, climate change and progressive urbanisation of the planet. (7:26)

Queensland floods muddy the waters on marine life survival (Podcast 24 Jan 2011)

The impact of recent floods in Queensland doesn’t stop when the flood waters reach the sea. Marine ecosystems that we rely on for food, livelihoods, recreation and environmental value are being affected by flood plumes depositing sediment, debris, potential toxins and freshwater into coastal areas.

Uncovering flavours and aromas of good wine (Podcast 18 Jan 2011)

Researchers from Plant Industry and Food Futures Flagship are investigating the aroma and flavour compounds of wine using sophisticated tools to understand what makes a good wine.

Saving the water from the willow (Podcast 22 Dec 2010)

Removing willows growing in the stream bed of creeks and rivers could return valuable water resources to river systems, new CSIRO research has found. (6:12)

(Data) mining for minerals (Podcast 17 Dec 2010)

Two new CSIRO initiatives are set to make life much easier for anybody considering mineral exploration, from big mining companies down to the fossicker with a pick and shovel. (6:43)

On the front line of rising sea levels (Podcast 10 Dec 2010)

The authors of a new book have called for the development of more robust international ocean and ice sheet monitoring and modelling programs designed to help community adaptation planning keep pace with the threat of rising sea levels. (6:15)

A chain of events: minimising food wastage (Podcast 03 Dec 2010)

A study by CSIRO on the carbon and water footprints of the Australian fresh mango industry has identified areas of waste in the supply chain that could apply to other food industries. (5:21)

Goodbye GFC, hello carbon crisis (Podcast 22 Nov 2010)

Global carbon dioxide emissions contributing to atmospheric warming show no sign of abating and may reach record levels in 2010, according to the Global Carbon Project (GCP), supported by CSIRO’s Marine and Atmospheric Research Division. (6:57)

Road trip: improving conditions for livestock (Podcast 19 Nov 2010)

CSIRO researchers have conducted a comprehensive study of how sheep and cattle cope with long-distance trucking under Australian conditions. (6:07)

Ripe on time: adapting wine grapes to climate change (Podcast 12 Nov 2010)

CSIRO researchers have uncovered a technique which uses naturally occurring plant growth regulators found in all plants to delay ripening of grapes. (4:58)

Mapping the mind: MRI used in fight against Alzheimer’s (Podcast 11 Nov 2010)

Sophisticated bio-imaging techniques being developed by CSIRO may spot abnormalities in the brain function of people with early Alzheimer's disease well before symptoms appear. (6:20)

High-tech deep ocean probing cranks up the heat on climate change (Podcast 05 Nov 2010)

Australian scientists are preparing to use the data from a new A$22m array of high-tech equipment to help them probe deeper into the nation’s surrounding oceans. (6:48)

The balancing act of health research and privacy (Podcast 02 Nov 2010)

In an effort to help researchers negotiate the mountain of literature and legislation surrounding privacy in medical research, CSIRO has painstakingly reviewed the available resources on privacy and confidentiality protection in health research.