ECHIDNA™ on the ground and NASA in space: measuring carbon from our forests (Podcast 20 Mar 2008)

Dr Glenn Newnham explains how the CSIRO-developed ECHIDNA™ works and why NASA wants it. (4:13)

A specialist at your beside - via broadband (Podcast 19 Mar 2008)

A unique trial of groundbreaking CSIRO technology is taking place at the North West Regional Hospital in Burnie, Tasmania, and it has the potential to help solve Australia’s rural health crisis. (5:38)

Attacking greenhouse gas emissions – collectively (Podcast 26 Feb 2008)

What happens when regional industries, including a brewery and a hospital, join forces with the CSIRO to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for an entire district? Find out how in this podcast. (5.33)

Cracking down on cyber crime (Podcast 19 Feb 2008)

The internet has changed our lives, but its lack of security can make us easy prey for cyber criminals. In this podcast, you’ll discover how a new portable device by the CSIRO allows us to safely use any computer. (4:12)

The wind, climate change and the Southern oceans (Podcast 18 Feb 2008)

We all know that the oceans are warming, especially in our polar regions. But what role does wind play in raising surface, or deeper, ocean temperatures? A 15 year study of water temperature profiles undertaken by CSIRO, French and US scientists is revealing some surprising answers. (5:46)

Re-think on how to beat a major poultry disease (Podcast 11 Feb 2008)

Working at CSIRO’s Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) in Geelong, Monash University PhD student, Anthony Keyburn, has made a discovery which will change the focus of the worldwide search for a vaccine for the major poultry disease – necrotic enteritis. (3.54)

Why human-generated aerosols can affect our weather (Podcast 24 Jan 2008)

Discover why the rise of human-generated pollution is forcing a change in ocean circulation in the Southern Hemisphere and in turn affecting our region’s weather systems. (5:30)  

Scientific surprises for Santa (Podcast 21 Dec 2007)

Discover how CSIRO's ‘elves‘ have developed a range of technologies for the kitchen and sleigh this Christmas. (5.28)

Fighting off the yellow dwarf (Podcast 14 Dec 2007)

Learn how the world’s first’ trigenomic’ chromosome can be used to breed wheat varieties resistant to diseases like Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus and leaf rust. (6:26)

Climate change: an adaptation plan for agriculture (Podcast 04 Dec 2007)

Early action by the agricultural sector in adapting to climate change could have substantial benefits for some industry sectors according to new CSIRO research discussed in this podcast. (6:16)

Economic impacts of emission reductions (Podcast 03 Dec 2007)

A new report indicates that the economic impacts of a 50 per cent reduction in emissions by 2050 are 'manageable' says Dr Steve Hatfield-Dodds in this podcast. (5:05)

Are bees the new silkworms? (Podcast 21 Nov 2007)

Discover how bees and ants create silk strong enough to make bulletproof vests. (5:00)

The inner secrets of gold nuggets (Podcast 14 Nov 2007)

Dr Rob Hough and his team looked at gold nuggets from around Australia and found that the nuggets formed deep underground at high temperatures rather than in place, where they were found. (4:51)

The world beneath the paddock (Podcast 14 Nov 2007)

CSIRO’s Dr Michelle Watt discusses how scientists are researching the ways roots, soil and billions of micro-organisms interact to benefit plants. (4:57)

Carbon nanotubes could soon be the latest thing in body armour (Podcast 01 Nov 2007)

CSIRO has been granted A$2m to demonstrate whether carbon nanotubes could be made into strong, lightweight body armour. (4:06)

Breeding bolsters macadamia industry profits (Podcast 29 Oct 2007)

CSIRO’s Dr Craig Hardner and Mr Kim Jones from the Australian Macadamia Society discuss the latest promising results to breed better macadamia varieties. (3:59)

Land and oceans losing their ability to absorb man-made carbon dioxide (Podcast 23 Oct 2007)

CSIRO’s Dr Mike Raupach explains why the Earth is absorbing less carbon dioxide and how it will affect our climate. (6:22)

The science behind scanning luggage and finding landmines (Podcast 18 Oct 2007)

New South Wales Young Tall Poppy Science Award winner, Dr James Tickner, talks about using radiation for imaging, finding metals and security. (3:52)

Australia's latest climate change projections (Podcast 02 Oct 2007)

CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology have released a report which provides the most comprehensive look to date at the likely extent of climate change in Australia up until 2070. (6:20)

Dietary fibre research taking a new turn (Podcast 30 Sep 2007)

Senior CSIRO nutritionist, Dr David Topping explains how the type of fibre we eat can improve our health. (5:36)

Disease diagnostics expert wins ‘Tall Poppy’ (Podcast 28 Sep 2007)

CSIRO's Dr Kim Halpin describes the work that won her a Young Tall Poppy Science Award. (3:42)

Mysterious energy burst detected at Parkes radio telescope (Podcast 28 Sep 2007)

Dr John Reynolds, astronomer at CSIRO's Parkes Observatory, talks about a huge burst of radio energy detected in the distant universe. (3:40)

What happens to landscapes after a tropical cyclone? (Podcast 28 Sep 2007)

Professor Steve Turton talks about the impacts of Cyclone Larry. (5:45)

CSIRO marine scientist named life scientist of the year (Podcast 19 Sep 2007)

Dr Beth Fulton explains her work in marine ecosystem modelling and how it's being applied in Australia and overseas. (6:02)

Gene silencing scientists awarded PM’s Prize for Science (Podcast 19 Sep 2007)

CSIRO Plant Industry scientists Dr Peter Waterhouse and Dr Ming-Bo Wang have been awarded the 2007 Prime Minister's Prize for Science. (6:15)