http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/CSIROPod.aspxListen to scientists from Australia's leading scientific research organisation discuss their work in our podcast series. There’s a new podcast each week.en© 2011, CSIROhttp://csiroaucd1-cdc.it.csiro.au/~/media/CSIROau/Images/Logos%20%20Icons/CSIROpodForITunes%20icon%20ind/Main.ashx?h=300&w=300http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/CSIROPod.aspxCSIRO AustraliaNoCSIRO Australiaweb@csiro.au{9DEBF1F4-BD04-461C-87E8-58C14DF8AEC2}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Food-fight-Scientists-vs-Climate-change.aspxA major transformation in the food system is required if we are to address future threats to food security says CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Megan Clark. (9:41)Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1100Nofamine, poverty, climate change, CSACC, chief executive, food security, sustainable agriculture, csiro CEO, agriculture, commission on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change,A major transformation in the food system is required if we are to address future threats to food security says CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Megan Clark. (9:41){D97B7617-0EA0-48EF-B2F8-34C54270F2D1}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/The-buzz-around-the-fly-named-after-Beyonce.aspxA previously un-named species of horse fly whose appearance is dominated by its glamorous golden lower abdomen has been named in honour of American pop diva, Beyoncé. (5:15)Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1100Nobeyonce, fly, species, destiny's child, Australian National Insect Collection, ANIC, glen paul, Scaptia (Plinthina) beyonceae, scaptia, andrew warren, csiropod, podcast, entomology, beyonceae, Bryan Lessard, lessard, A previously un-named species of horse fly whose appearance is dominated by its glamorous golden lower abdomen has been named in honour of American pop diva, Beyoncé. (5:15){5663B251-61C3-4CDA-87AC-69CA5DD91B84}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Scientists-set-sail-south.aspxA team of CSIRO scientists are embarking on a month long research voyage to the Antarctic to investigate the impact of climate change on the Southern Ocean. (8:36)Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1100Noglen paul, podcast, southern ocean, aurora australis, voyage, ross sea, antarctica, voyage, steve rintoul, rintoul, Southern Ocean, marine science voyage 00:08:36A team of CSIRO scientists are embarking on a month long research voyage to the Antarctic to investigate the impact of climate change on the Southern Ocean. (8:36){D32DA4AD-45AD-438B-88BB-7EDB2C0625E2}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Fewer-cyclone-hit-harder.aspxIn the future fewer tropical cyclones may form off Western Australia but they may become more intense, shows new research from a Western Australian climate research collaboration.Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100NoFewer cyclones but they'll hit harder, Debbi, debbie abbs, cmar, WA cyclones, cyclones, tropical cyclones, climate change, IOCI, indian ocean climate initiative,In the future fewer tropical cyclones may form off Western Australia but they may become more intense, shows new research from a Western Australian climate research collaboration.{D133B08F-ABEC-4181-8094-19BBE56202B6}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Climate-change-is-hot-on-the-tail-of-fish.aspxMarine life may need to relocate faster than land species as a result of climate warming, according to new research published in 'Science'. (7:49)Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100Noclimate change, global warming, marine life, sea life, Dr Poloczanska, oceans, biodiversity, glen paul, podcast, csiropod, Elvira Poloczanska, elvira, Climate Adaptation Flagship. Marine life may need to relocate faster than land species as a result of climate warming, according to new research published in 'Science'. (7:49){B0239EDD-595F-407C-A177-BDC1A4D6C025}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Global-Carbon-Project.aspxGlobal carbon dioxide emissions increased by a record 5.9 per cent in 2010 following the dampening effect of the 2008–2009 Global Financial Crisis (GFC), according to scientists working with the Global Carbon Project. (9:00)Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100Noglen paul, podcast, csiropod, global carbon project, carbon dioxide emissions, pep canadell, Global carbon dioxide emissions increased by a record 5.9 per cent in 2010 following the dampening effect of the 2008–2009 Global Financial Crisis (GFC), according to scientists working with the Global Carbon Project. (9:00){993736E9-45B1-4986-9966-E3F460D6B13E}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Shaking-salt-habit.aspxReformulating processed foods to reduce salt, sugar and saturated fat or to increase fruit, vegetable and fibre content offers the food industry many opportunities. (6:38)Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:00:00 +1100Nosalt, shaking the salt habit, reformulation, sugar, saturated fat, Ingrid Appelqvist, Appelqvist, glen paul, csiropod, podcast, CSIRO Food and Nutritional Sciences, FNS, CFNS, pamela tyers,Reformulating processed foods to reduce salt, sugar and saturated fat or to increase fruit, vegetable and fibre content offers the food industry many opportunities. (6:38){829770DC-13FE-4225-BAED-D184FA804AAB}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Finance-industry-counts-on-CSIRO.aspxIn an unpredictable global financial system, CSIRO's skills are increasingly sought after as leading financial institutions look to surpass the performance of their peers. (7:55)Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1100NoGlen Paul, Alan Dormer, CSIROpod, podcast, finance industry, financial services, dormer, Department of Human Services, DHS, CSIRO Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics, In an unpredictable global financial system, CSIRO's skills are increasingly sought after as leading financial institutions look to surpass the performance of their peers. (7:55){8E93B690-4D14-4291-A939-0B48A9E19629}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Making-new-food-chain-friends.aspxTechniques developed to study human social relationships can be used to analyse feeding relationships in nature, Australian and US researchers have shown. (6:39)Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1100Nofood chain friends, grace chiu, glen paul, csiropod, csiroTechniques developed to study human social relationships can be used to analyse feeding relationships in nature, Australian and US researchers have shown. (6:39){F975553C-750C-417F-95DE-553DBC403050}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Countdown-to-Mars-Tweetup.aspxFrom launch to landing and beyond, CSIRO's Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex will be a vital link in the communications gateway for NASA's latest mission to Mars, and for followers on Twitter. (10:38)Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1100Noglen nagle, twitter, tweetup, mars tweetup, NASA, rover, mars rover, curiosity, cape canaveral, len ricardo, ricardo, Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, CASS, From launch to landing and beyond, CSIRO's Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex will be a vital link in the communications gateway for NASA's latest mission to Mars, and for followers on Twitter. (10:38){E36DEAED-FA18-4508-BB42-C4FCA03EBE9B}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Going-Viral-CSIRO-vs-Contagion.aspxA reference to research undertaken by CSIRO's 'bat pack' team in Hollywood's latest disaster flick Contagion highlights the role CSIRO's Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) would play in a real-world version of the pandemic. (11:12)Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1100Nocontagion, aahl, viral, aahl, pandemic, martyn jeggo podcast, csiropod, bat pack, matt damon, csiro bat pack,A reference to research undertaken by CSIRO's 'bat pack' team in Hollywood's latest disaster flick Contagion highlights the role CSIRO's Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) would play in a real-world version of the pandemic. (11:12){4822F775-483A-43DA-A749-46B044FC7B85}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Global-photosynthesis-fast-than-earlier-thought.aspxScientists have re-assessed the speed at which photosynthesis occurs in a study that will assist them measure the efficiency of the world's plant life and more accurately assess future climate change. (6:17)Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1100Nophotosynthesis, glen paul, podcast, csiropod, colin allison, a new leaf turns in carbon science, global photosynthesis, Co2, cape grim greenhouse data,Scientists have re-assessed the speed at which photosynthesis occurs in a study that will assist them measure the efficiency of the world's plant life and more accurately assess future climate change. (6:17){477AC23D-DBFE-4146-888D-854F84E20240}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Fuelling-rise-Asia-Pacific.aspxTo prosper over the remainder of the 21st Century, the countries of the Asia Pacific need a new 'green' industrial revolution to drive dramatic improvements in resource efficiency. (6:39)Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1100Noasia-pacific, glen paul, csiropod, schandl, ecosystem science, Resource,Efficiency, Asia, Pacific, UNEP, United Nations Environment Program, heinz, heinz schandl, Resource Efficiency: Economics and Outlook for Asia and the Pacific, To prosper over the remainder of the 21st Century, the countries of the Asia Pacific need a new 'green' industrial revolution to drive dramatic improvements in resource efficiency. (6:39){85CBE8A8-7F7A-4C1B-951C-DDD2DB1A1E41}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Climate-change-blowin-in-the-wind.aspxWith billions of energy investment dollars being exposed to the vagaries of climate, including those committed to or planned for renewable energy generation in this country, a new branch of science is moving to maximise the energy that will drive the wind or ocean turbines, light up the solar farms or improve weather-exposed oil and gas generation.Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000Nopodcast, CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research, cmar, climate change, "Climate change blowin' in the wind", csiropod, glen paul, Alberto Troccoli, With billions of energy investment dollars being exposed to the vagaries of climate, including those committed to or planned for renewable energy generation in this country, a new branch of science is moving to maximise the energy that will drive the wind or ocean turbines, light up the solar farms or improve weather-exposed oil and gas generation.{BF207EC7-328E-4CF2-859D-40D95134D7B0}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/A-forest-of-problems.aspxNew research shows the yearly amount of carbon being absorbed from the atmosphere by the world's established forests is equivalent to one third of current annual fossil fuel emissions.Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000Nogreenhouse gases, co2, carbon, forests, glen paul, fossil fuel emissions, journal of science, carbon dioxide, logging, canadell, global carbon project, pep canadell, Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation scheme, REDD, deforestation, New research shows the yearly amount of carbon being absorbed from the atmosphere by the world's established forests is equivalent to one third of current annual fossil fuel emissions.{A876F68C-5564-4390-997D-FDFEF332AD07}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Running-on-empty-universe-short-on-gas.aspxThe Universe forms fewer stars than it used to, and a CSIRO study has now shown why - the galaxies are running out of gas.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000Nouniverse, space science, space gas, space podcast, "running out of gas", "running on empty", galaxies gas, robert braun, braun, glen paul,The Universe forms fewer stars than it used to, and a CSIRO study has now shown why - the galaxies are running out of gas.{8B9D66AE-9794-44BF-901E-E83A8EAA86AB}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Turning-the-tide-on-reef-water-quality.aspxEvidence of coastal ecosystem degradation in the Great Barrier Reef has been linked with increased land-based runoff of suspended solids, nutrients and pesticides resulting from clearing and agricultural land use.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000Norun-off, great barrier reef, GBR, land-based runoff, pesticides, solids, nutrients, land use, agricultural land use, gbr podcast, glen paul, reef lagoon, kroon, Frederieke Kroon, Frederieke, Evidence of coastal ecosystem degradation in the Great Barrier Reef has been linked with increased land-based runoff of suspended solids, nutrients and pesticides resulting from clearing and agricultural land use.{D8EFF7D6-E852-4FAE-BB50-6719362699B2}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/New-wheat-winning-war-against-weeds.aspxIn seeking to improve water productivity in wheat, a CSIRO Plant Industry team has developed wheat lines that are proving surprisingly good at suppressing weeds.Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000Noleafy wheat, wheat, weeds, glen paul, csiropod, Greg Rebetzke, Rebetzke, wheat lines, In seeking to improve water productivity in wheat, a CSIRO Plant Industry team has developed wheat lines that are proving surprisingly good at suppressing weeds.{099949FB-BF1B-4D65-A84A-DA8A00E9EEBE}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Wood-heater-pollution.aspxEmissions from domestic wood-fired heaters in southern Tasmania's Huon Valley dwarf emissions from forest regeneration burns, according to a new CSIRO study. (7:35)Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000Nohome wood fires, Mick Meyer, huon valley, tasmania, meyer, forestry tasmania, air pollution, emissions, climate changeEmissions from domestic wood-fired heaters in southern Tasmania's Huon Valley dwarf emissions from forest regeneration burns, according to a new CSIRO study. (7:35){24ACECC7-96A8-451F-87B2-E1400377DEF3}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Solving-energy-puzzle.aspxCSIRO is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help develop technologies, change behaviours and map the pathway to a clean, viable and secure energy future.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000Nosolving energy puzzle, John Carras, John Caras, new energy, renewable energy, clean energy, energy puzzle,CSIRO is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help develop technologies, change behaviours and map the pathway to a clean, viable and secure energy future.{4AB9819C-FB69-4D46-84C5-05D6699AF4EB}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Climate-change-decisions.aspxRelocating species threatened by climate change is a radical and hotly debated strategy for maintaining biodiversity.Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000NoTara Martin, Dr Martin, Dr Tara Martin, Mountain Pygmy Possum, Pygmy Possum,Relocating species threatened by climate change is a radical and hotly debated strategy for maintaining biodiversity.{93309F9C-020C-4AF3-A169-7F418E29BA17}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Social-media-monitoring-tool.aspxCSIRO's social media monitoring tool is transforming the way Centrelink listens, understands and responds to customer feedback from social media.Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000Nosocial media monitoring, social media monitoring tool, Dr Stephen Wan,CSIRO's social media monitoring tool is transforming the way Centrelink listens, understands and responds to customer feedback from social media.{829CED87-4B8E-4CA9-8989-D685B040AF0B}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Cutting-steelmakers-GHG.aspxIn response to climate change, CSIRO is working with Australian steel manufacturers BlueScope and OneSteel on two significant projects aimed at delivering deep cuts in net greenhouse gas emissions associated with the steel making process. (8:17)Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000NoDr Sharif Jahanshahi, Sharif Jahanshahi, Dr Jahanshahi, BlueScope, OneSteel, dry slag granulation, steel manufacturers, steel making process, In response to climate change, CSIRO is working with Australian steel manufacturers BlueScope and OneSteel on two significant projects aimed at delivering deep cuts in net greenhouse gas emissions associated with the steel making process. (8:17){D86B25F3-B949-41FC-BEB5-0C2820B9230C}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Venice-to-flood-less-under-climate-change.aspxA team of scientists studying climate impacts have found that the frequency of extreme storm surge events generated by Adriatic Sea tempests could fall by about 30 per cent by 2100.Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000NoVenice, Venizia, flooding and Venice, flooding in Italy, Alberto Tricoli, Dr Tricoli,A team of scientists studying climate impacts have found that the frequency of extreme storm surge events generated by Adriatic Sea tempests could fall by about 30 per cent by 2100.{1268DFCE-6DD5-4AC2-B9D5-4D8CCEC38B51}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Scientists-eradicate-deadly-cattle-disease.aspxElimination of the deadly cattle plague virus rinderpest makes it the first animal disease in history to have been wiped out by humans.Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000NoRinderpest, Martyn Jeggo, Dr Jeggo, Rinder pest, Cattle disease,Elimination of the deadly cattle plague virus rinderpest makes it the first animal disease in history to have been wiped out by humans.{DE496DC2-0513-43FD-ABBF-37677673818F}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Hendra-virus-vaccine.aspxCSIRO scientists have shown that a new experimental vaccine helps to protect horses against the deadly Hendra virus.Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000NoHendra, hendra virus, hendra, horse diseases, hendra outbreak, horse disease, Dr Deborah Middleton, Dr Middleton, Deborah Middleton, CSIRO scientists have shown that a new experimental vaccine helps to protect horses against the deadly Hendra virus.{FCA1D575-124F-419C-B549-6BA63E27AF4A}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/In-science-we-trust.aspxScientific research shows that most Australians are sure about climate change and that those who have a preference for inaction are in the minority.Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000NoPeta Ashworth, Ashworth, Dr Ashworth, Dr Peta Ashworth, Climate change and society, climate change attiude, climate change beliefs, In science we trust: 78 per cent believe in climate change,Scientific research shows that most Australians are sure about climate change and that those who have a preference for inaction are in the minority.{87E2C58F-FA92-4B7A-B1DE-16A71D3B3A7C}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Solar-power-tower.aspxIn a first of its kind for Australia, CSIRO has designed and built the most adaptable, dynamic solar research facility in the world. The large-scale demonstration site will be an international hub for researching and commercialising concentrated solar energy technologies.Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000Nosolar research, solar centre, solar power tower, Dr Alex Wonhas, Alex Wonhas, Dr Wonhas, Mark Twidell,In a first of its kind for Australia, CSIRO has designed and built the most adaptable, dynamic solar research facility in the world. The large-scale demonstration site will be an international hub for researching and commercialising concentrated solar energy technologies.{8FE2ECA1-0BF3-4010-A06A-EFCDD0151DFA}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Beneath-waves-of-interactive-ocean.aspxCSIRO has developed a science-meets-game-engine website that allows users to interact with lifelike, three-dimensional animations of fish in their underwater environment. The site offers stories of the animals and illustrates aspects of CSIRO's tagging research. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000Noocean tracks, 'oceantracks', 'ocean tracks', Ocean tracks, ocean trax, shark tracking, tuna tracking, fish in the ocean, Andy Stevens, Andy Steven,CSIRO has developed a science-meets-game-engine website that allows users to interact with lifelike, three-dimensional animations of fish in their underwater environment. The site offers stories of the animals and illustrates aspects of CSIRO's tagging research. {DD67BAB0-5CEB-46AB-BA62-6F2102712C89}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Motherboard-earth.aspxCSIRO mathematicians are creating computational models of events like floods, dam breaks and tsunamis to aid understanding and planning for these phenomena.Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000NoMotherboard earth, Mahesh Prakash, Dr Prakash, dynamic modelling, dynamic models, flood modelling, dam modelling,CSIRO mathematicians are creating computational models of events like floods, dam breaks and tsunamis to aid understanding and planning for these phenomena.{B735D6A0-AE3F-411A-84AE-19A5CEAC4CC6}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Climate-change-putting-fish-in-hot-water.aspxAustralian scientists have reported the first known detrimental impact of southern hemisphere ocean warming on a fish species.Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000NoRon Thresher, Thresher, fish and climate change, Banded Moorong, banded morwong, fish and warm water,Australian scientists have reported the first known detrimental impact of southern hemisphere ocean warming on a fish species.{5232D8E5-779E-4FB9-9295-366FD3706648}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Aviation-biofuel.aspxA study conducted for Australia and New Zealand’s main aviation players by the CSIRO has found that a sustainable aviation biofuels industry is viable for the region and could have major economic benefits.Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000NoDr Paul Graham, Paul Graham, Dr Graham, aviation, jet fuel, aeroplane fuel, biofuel for planes, plane biofuel, biofuels, biofuel, aviation fuels,A study conducted for Australia and New Zealand’s main aviation players by the CSIRO has found that a sustainable aviation biofuels industry is viable for the region and could have major economic benefits.{B9F9C0EF-C973-49C2-AB0C-F809100A8643}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Changing-manufacturing.aspxCSIRO’s John Barnes is leading a group of research teams focused on revolutionary additive manufacturing technologies which are expanding Australia's titanium processing industryFri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000NoJohn Barnes, Barnes, titanium, additive manufacturing technologies, additive manufacturing, additive technologies, titanium podcast, John Barnes podcast,CSIRO’s John Barnes is leading a group of research teams focused on revolutionary additive manufacturing technologies which are expanding Australia's titanium processing industry{D9068BE3-2AFC-4D93-8396-1D814EB50EEF}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Guide-to-controlling-diabetes.aspxThe same CSIRO team that produced the revolutionary CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet books has partnered with the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute to produce an evidence-based resource covering every aspect of type 2 diabetes prevention and control.Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000NoDiabetes Diet and Lifestyle Plan, Dr Manny Noakes, Dr Noakes, Manny Noakes, diabetes, Diabetes, Type Two Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes,The same CSIRO team that produced the revolutionary CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet books has partnered with the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute to produce an evidence-based resource covering every aspect of type 2 diabetes prevention and control.{7FC7BD93-E0D2-435F-928A-DD617016A6C2}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Biodiversity-goes-online.aspxAn enterprising scientific partnership is bringing together vast amounts of information on Australian plants, animals and microorganisms for easy access to research scientists, policy makers, naturalists and others.Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000NoLynne Seale, Atlas of Living Australia, The Atlas of Living Australia, The Living Australia Atlas,An enterprising scientific partnership is bringing together vast amounts of information on Australian plants, animals and microorganisms for easy access to research scientists, policy makers, naturalists and others.{D2DEE133-53F5-47AD-91AD-9F462827C9DD}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Climate-by-nature-impacts-biology.aspxBiologists have been advised not to over-commit time and effort establishing broader climate change links to local ecological impacts.Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1000NoClimate by nature impacts biology, Dr Anthony Richardson, Anthony Richardson, Dr Richardson, climate impacts on fish, aquatic life, Biologists have been advised not to over-commit time and effort establishing broader climate change links to local ecological impacts.{FE64E3F8-22FD-4C8C-95D8-B11A8DD3BF9C}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Ants-for-better-crop-yields.aspxNew 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.Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1000Noants, crops and ants, crop yields, ant, Theo Evans, Theodore Evans, Dr Evans, Theo Evan,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.{A32E501A-3AEC-4207-B845-EBDB2ECEA555}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Pathway-to-low-carbon-economy.aspxA 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.Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1000NoIntegrated Carbon Pathways, carbon use, Dr Megan Clark, Dr Clark, Megan Clark, integrated carbon,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.{57EEE2A7-D449-4540-B9B6-0864F5068DEF}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Staying-healthy-under-climate-change.aspxProtecting 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)Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1000NoStaying healthy under climate change: a long-term prescription, Sustainable cities and coasts, Mr Allen Kearns, Allen Kearns, Kearns,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){3E2E517D-FC3D-463C-8C39-FDD7359E6530}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/mining-by-products.aspxCSIRO 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.Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100NoGrant Douglas, Dr Douglas, Dr Grant Douglas, algal bloom, algae blooms, mining by products, mining by-products, 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.{696DDE83-3245-4932-AF5E-7FED07D76F8A}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Going-wireless-in-the-bush.aspxCSIRO is developing wireless broadband technology that could operate using barely a quarter the number of transmission towers required by current systems.Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100NoDr Ian Oppermann, Ian Oppermann, Oppermann, wireless broadband technology, wireless broadband, wire less broad band, broadband technology, wireless technology,CSIRO is developing wireless broadband technology that could operate using barely a quarter the number of transmission towers required by current systems.{EF0A4C7E-DB0B-4E6C-AA92-C68DB425BE2B}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Growing-beyond-oil-with-biofuel.aspxTransforming 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. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100Nobio-fuels, biofuels, bio-fuel, biofuel, biofuels cluster, biofuel podcast, biofuels podcast,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. {F5413F25-E85F-40FB-B595-067EF0CD4482}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Mining-minerals-and-megatrends.aspxAs 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.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100NoDr Megan Clark, Dr Clark, Megan Clark, megatrends, mega trends, mining industry, mining trends,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.{9F098004-244B-4C3A-8DC8-00CE914CD60F}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/New-and-emerging-disease-risks.aspxMore 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. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100Nonew and emerging disease, Martyn Jeggo, Jeggo, animal health, animal diseases, One Health congress, One Health,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. {E2D39265-B661-48AE-AE84-DE30BD295A1F}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Fish-farmers-out-to-scale-climate-change.aspxMarine scientists are trialling the first near-shore water temperature forecasts to assist Australia’s aquaculture farm managers contending with rising ocean temperatures.Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100Nofish farming, fish farm, fish farmers, Dr Alistair Hobday, Alistair Hobday, seasonal forecasts, seasonal forecasting, near-shore water temperature forecast, water forecast,Marine scientists are trialling the first near-shore water temperature forecasts to assist Australia’s aquaculture farm managers contending with rising ocean temperatures.{33921B47-A040-4472-BB0A-146B94B5C7D3}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Optimising-freight-transport.aspxWith 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.Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100NoOptimising freight transport, Optimising transport, freight transport, Alan Dormer, Allan Dormer, Dormer, transport, freight,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.{75EE31CE-A382-4EFA-BB80-E6A7FAB232F5}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Sustainable-decisions.aspxCSIRO is spearheading a new national scientific capability to inform on Australia’s shift to a prosperous, sustainable, lower carbon, climate adapted future.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100NoAISCAS, Wonhas, Alex Wonhas, sustainable decisions, Sustainable decisions: researching Australia’s future, Australian Integrated Sustainability and Carbon Assessment Service, Integrated Carbon PathwaysCSIRO is spearheading a new national scientific capability to inform on Australia’s shift to a prosperous, sustainable, lower carbon, climate adapted future.{F47DAE47-39F1-4D06-9E47-5768B5363A98}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Tipping-the-balance-against-aquatic-weeds.aspxNew 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.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100NoSchooler, Shon Schooler, Dr Shon Schooler, Salvinia, salvinia, weevil, weevils, Kakadu, oxbow lakes, Kakadu National Park,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.{DD81B498-550F-4A6D-96A7-3BAC5DDE4C21}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Animal-to-human-disease.aspxScientists 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.Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1100NoDr Martyn Jeggo, animal-to-human disease, animal disease to humans, 1st International One Health Congress, One Health Congress, One Health, 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.{D2F98C13-4ACE-4FCF-91D0-722DC8D564A3}http://www.csiro.au/en/Portals/Multimedia/CSIROpod/Floods-and-marine-life-survival.aspxThe 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.Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1100NoDr Andy Steven, Andy Steven, Andy Stevens, queensland floods, queensland flooding, floods in queensland, Moreton Bay, Moreton, Great Barrier Reef, flood impacts, Healthy Waterways Partnership, Healthy Waterway Partnership,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.