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User agreement: Koshi River Basin

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:45:00 +1000

CSIRO scientists are applying their knowledge in transboundary river system management to improve the livelihoods of people living in the Koshi River Basin, a river system that stretches from China in the north, down through Nepal and across the Himalayas including Mt Everest and discharges into the Ganges River in India.

CSIRO sends bird flu test kits to Asia

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:28:10 +1000

CSIRO virologists have prepared and distributed reagent kits to South-East Asian countries as part of a UN Food and Agriculture Organisation program to allow poultry populations to be tested for the emerging bird flu virus.

Going back for seconds

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:52:00 +1000

A new CSIRO project takes dual-purpose crops to the whole-farm level, increasing flexibility for farmers as climate conditions become more challenging.

Being cool with waste

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:58:18 +1000

Scientists have developed the first prototype of a biomass powered refrigeration system that combusts waste products to generate electricity to power refrigeration.

Sun, sea and pollution

Thu, 30 May 2013 11:41:03 +1000

In an effort to better understand the impacts of human activity on Australia’s coastal environments, scientists are using powerful computer models to investigate and predict the water quality in coastal bays, gulfs, harbours and river estuaries.

Marking the markers of Alzheimer's disease

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:46:37 +1000

Australian scientists are much closer to developing a screening test for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease.

Printing solar power like money

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:57:04 +1000

Scientists have produced the largest flexible, plastic solar cells in Australia – 10 times the size of what they were previously able to – thanks to a new solar cell printer that has been installed at CSIRO.

Mapping the future in 3D

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:26:00 +1000

CSIRO has developed an easy to use handheld 3D laser mapping device called Zebedee, which enables a user to generate a 3D map simply by walking through a desired location.

Acid test: monitoring ocean CO2 uptake

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:33:46 +1000

A key facility in an international observing network to detect increasing ocean acidification is monitoring carbon cycling in the Tasman Sea from a site near Maria Island.

February 2013: Little lost robot and laser cows

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:31:50 +1000

A yellow submarine becomes a media darling, Australia's largest publically-funded research initiative focused on the digital economy is launched, and scientists use lasers to measure methane emissions from cows.

Game on: the future of sport

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:01:28 +1000

New research from CSIRO and Australian Sports Commission has identified a number of significant sports trends and megatrends likely to occur over the next three decades.

Deep water: health of the Great Artesian Basin

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 07:03:57 +1100

CSIRO, in collaboration with Geoscience Australia, has completed a two and a half-year A$6.25 million project to assess water resources in the Great Artesian Basin (GAB).

Pests in paradise: saving Lord Howe Island from the ants

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:28:47 +1100

CSIRO and the Lord Howe Island Board are winning the battle to save the world heritage area from the invasive African Big-headed ant, which is capable of forming enormous colonies and wiping out many native creatures.

One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish: CSIRO knows them all

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:57:06 +1100

From identifying what's on the end of your fishing line, to finding out which fishes occur in your local waters, FishMap has the answers.

Space: the mining frontier

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:12:00 +1100

CSIRO is developing fully autonomous large scale surface and underground mining equipment that has the potential to eventually be used for off Earth mining.

January 2013: fire, space and lasers

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:40:16 +1100

Vegetation plots established in the Brindabellas prior to the January 2003 fires reveal that 10 years on the bush is recovering strongly, while "Monster" outflows of charged particles from the centre of our Galaxy, stretching more than halfway across the sky, have been detected and mapped with CSIRO's 64-m Parkes radio telescope.

Dial "D" for Diagnosis

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:57:55 +1100

Researchers are developing an inexpensive mobile-phone-based sensor that will allow users in developing countries to rapidly diagnose infectious disease such as malaria or tuberculosis. (7:05)

Uploading the economy

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:27:46 +1100

A new CSIRO Flagship aims to boost Australia’s productivity by developing and delivering digital solutions to improve people’s wellbeing and prosperity in a digital economy. (10:44)

Know thy enemy: researching the impact of wild pigs

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:06:26 +1100

CSIRO scientists are working with Indigenous communities on Cape York Peninsula to set up long term biodiversity monitoring plots to assess damage caused by wild pigs to the environment. (8:13)

November 2012: Hendra heroes and a new test for silent killer

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:35:20 +1100

Australian horse owners received an important boost in their fight against the deadly Hendra virus with the introduction of a vaccine, and a major step towards a more effective and reliable blood-based test for bowel cancer is announced.

2°C climate target a hot topic

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:57:29 +1100

Carbon dioxide emission reductions required to limit global warming to 2°C are becoming a receding goal based on new figures reported in the latest Global Carbon Project (GCP) calculations published in Nature Climate Change.

Every scribble tells a story

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:50:00 +1100

In a remarkable piece of detective work, a team of 'retired' CSIRO scientists have revealed the group of artists responsible for the iconic scribbles found on smooth-barked Eucalyptus trees in southeastern Australia.

Bombs away: CSIRO finds explosives on seafloor

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +1100

Over 10 million acres of coastal waters are said to be contaminated by undetonated explosives and our sensor could be the answer to help locate them. (7:40)

Climate change: what do you think others think?

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:03:16 +1100

Humans generally find it difficult to judge how widespread their own and others’ opinions are, and when it comes to climate change, grossly overestimate the numbers of people who reject its existence. (8:15)

Taking steps towards sustainability

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:00:00 +1100

Sustainable development is vital for the future of humanity and our planet, and at the forefront of both the scientific and political debate is the concept of Sustainable Development Goals. (9:10)

October 2012: Pushing the right buttons

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:02:00 +1100

A ceremony in Western Australia saw the launching of the $160 million Australian SKA Pathfinder telescope, while in Canberra nineteen awards were presented at the annual CSIRO Awards.

Vaccine for killer Hendra virus launched

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 06:19:00 +1100

Australian horse owners and the equine industry have received an important boost in their fight against the deadly Hendra virus with the introduction of Equivac® HeV vaccine. (9:02)

UAV finds (and nearly saves) Outback Joe

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:44:00 +1100

In what is believed to be a world-first for a non-military drone, an Unmanned Airborne Vehicle (UAV) was able to locate a dummy of a missing bushwalker without human intervention during the A$50,000 Outback Challenge in Kingaroy, Queensland. (9:11)

Blue-green algae: look before your dog leaps

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:40:22 +1100

CSIRO water scientists have a long-standing active program building up an understanding of the complex chain of events that leads to a blue-green algal bloom, and the aftermath of toxins released into the water. (9:08)

September 2012: floods, flies and opium

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:48:00 +1000

For September's Biodiversity Month, CSIRO held an interactive chat with the director of the Atlas of Living Australia, and visited the Beyoncé fly at the Australian National Insect Collection. We also called upon the public for stories and photos to illustrate how CSIRO has developed in Canberra for the national capital's centenary in 2013. (7:19)

Some things are not welcome in Australia

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:22:00 +1000

An outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Australia would devastate our livestock industries, costing anywhere between A$7-16 billion. (07:36)

Unnatural disaster for Australia’s ecosystems

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:39:00 +1000

A landmark study by CSIRO has found that climate change will lead to major ecological impacts across Australia, and recommends a review of the management of national biodiversity conservation and protected areas. (09:45)

Smoke on the water: ship emissions and air quality

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Ship engine exhaust emissions make up more than a quarter of nitrogen oxide emissions generated in the Australian region according to a recently-published study by CSIRO and the Australian Maritime College in Launceston. (3:01)

Come rain or shine: south-east climate changing

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:10:39 +1000

Over the past six years, the South Eastern Australian Climate Initiative (SEACI) has improved our understanding of climate variability and change in south-eastern Australia.

A layer of life under your feet

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:21:00 +1000

The Biomes of Australian Soil Environments (BASE) project will provide the first comprehensive continent wide inventory of soil biodiversity.

August 2012: A crash-test cow and Mars attacks

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:48:00 +1000

Canberra was all ears on Mars, while the eyes of the world watched on to see NASA's Curiosity rover land safely on the red planet - and CSIRO was in the thick of it both here and abroad. (7:36)

Climate change and the greenhouse gas factor

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:56:00 +1000

Rising CO2 emissions from the burning of fossil fuels has affected global temperature much more than natural climate variability during the past century.

New bat virus unlocking deadly secrets of Hendra

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:12:00 +1000

Australian scientists have discovered a new virus in bats that could help shed light on how Hendra and Nipah viruses cause disease and death in animals and humans.

Going blue: The future of ocean energy

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 06:30:10 +1000

Ocean waves, tidal and ocean flows, collectively known as Ocean Renewable Energy (ORE), are attracting increasing interest in Australia as a potentially viable source of renewable energy. (8:52)

Robots fly to the rescue

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:09:00 +1000

The development of potentially lifesaving unmanned aircraft capable of flying in conditions considered too dangerous for manned aircraft, is being fast-tracked under the joint research venture Project ResQu. (8:24)

Stopping avian influenza invading chickens

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:04:00 +1000

Protecting poultry and humans from dangerous strains of avian-influenza (bird flu) may one day be possible through CSIRO research that aims to 'switch on' natural immunity processes and produce flu-resistant chickens. (7:05)

There's always the sun?

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:46:57 +1000

Australia has abundant solar energy resources, but until now there has been very little publicly available research on how the variable nature of sunshine affects electricity networks.

Science in support of Rio+20

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:04:00 +1000

In March 2012, the Planet Under Pressure conference brought together 3000 leading experts– including CSIRO scientists– to provide scientific leadership for the upcoming UN Conference on Sustainable Development - Rio+20. (10:01)

Plasma flashlight fights wound infections

Tue, 08 May 2012 20:48:00 +1000

A group of Chinese and Australian scientists, including CSIRO, have developed a handheld, battery-powered plasma-producing device that can rid skin of bacteria in an instant.

Study to leave bad taste in the mouths of insects

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:42:01 +1000

New research into how insect taste receptors work could help us to understand why insect pests eat what they do.

Safflower power and the business of biomaterial

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:07:00 +1000

Plants capable of producing oils for industrial chemicals and human health are a step closer thanks to breakthrough research by CSIRO researchers who have supercharged safflower to produce increased amounts of desirable fatty acids. (7:07)

Oceans of deep influence

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:02:00 +1000

Changes in deep ocean conditions affect global climate, with deep warming contributing to sea level rise and the deep ocean absorbing atmospheric CO₂. (5:14)

Ship to shore: scientists return from Southern Ocean

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:17:00 +1000

A team of Australian and international scientists returned from the latest voyage to the Southern Ocean with new evidence that the oceans are changing. (7:25)

You're getting warmer: State of the Climate 2012

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:49:00 +1100

Australia's land and oceans have continued to warm in response to rising CO2 emissions from the burning of fossil fuels. (11:10)

Pass the genes for the Yellow Box please

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:05:00 +1100

CSIRO in collaboration with Greening Australia are working in a project to assess the genetic diversity of the iconic eucalyptus Yellow Box across the country in order to improve its restoration. (6:22)