http://www.csiro.au/products/CSIROpod/index.htmlen-auWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100© 2009, CSIROScienceCSIRO AustraliaNoCSIRO Australiaweb@csiro.auhttp://www.csiro.au/files/layout/rss/images/podcast.jpghttp://www.csiro.au/products/CSIROpod/index.html144144CSIRO.au CMS;http://www.csiro.au/products/CSIROpod/index.xmlhttp://www.csiro.au/multimedia/Fossil-fuel-emissions-rise.htmlA new report outlining changes to the global balance of carbon dioxide has found that despite the global financial crisis, carbon emissions from human activity continue to rise. (6:37)A new report outlining changes to the global balance of carbon dioxide has found that despite the global financial crisis, carbon emissions from human activity continue to rise. (6:37)

]]>6:37NoGlobal Carbon Project, Dr Pep Canadell, Dr Canadell, Pep Canadell, carbon emissions, carbon dioxide emissions,http://www.csiro.au/content/pf21q.htmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/Hendra-virus-breakthrough.htmlA new treatment developed to combat the deadly Hendra virus is showing great potential in saving the lives of people who become infected with the virus. (5:20)5:20NoHendra virus, Hendra, Hendra virus breakthrough, US Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Dr Deborah Middleton,http://www.csiro.au/content/pf20o.htmlThu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/Quench-Coat.htmlA non-toxic galvanised products coating called Quench Coat is set to revolutionise the fight against ‘white rust’ by replacing the toxic chromium-based treatments currently used in Australia on freshly galvanised products. (4:58)A non-toxic galvanised products coating called Quench Coat is set to revolutionise the fight against ‘white rust’ by replacing the toxic chromium-based treatments currently used in Australia on freshly galvanised products. (4:58)

]]>4:58NoQuench Coat, QuenchCoat, white rust, zinc oxide, galvanisers, galvanised coatings, Dr Scott Furman, Dr Furman, Scott Furman,http://www.csiro.au/content/pf20g.htmlFri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1100http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/Fusarium-improves-food-security.htmlAs the world population increases, efficient crop production is crucial to global food security. CSIRO scientists are developing wheat plants resistant to Fusarium, a fungus capable of severely reducing yields and costing Australian farmers A$79 million a year. (5:21)As the world population increases, efficient crop production is crucial to global food security. CSIRO scientists are developing wheat plants resistant to Fusarium, a fungus capable of severely reducing yields and costing Australian farmers A$79 million a year. (5:21)

]]>5:21Nofusarium, wheat fusarium, wheat disease, wheat, Head Blight, Crown Rot, Dr Chunji Liu, Chunji Liu, Dr Liu, Dr Sukumar Chakraborty, Dr Chakraborty,http://www.csiro.au/content/pf207.htmlWed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1100http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/managing-impact-of-fisheries.htmlAn Australian method for assessing the environmental impact of marine fisheries has caught the eye of fishery management agencies worldwide. (5:00)An Australian method for assessing the environmental impact of marine fisheries has caught the eye of fishery management agencies worldwide. (5:00)

]]>5:00Nofisheries, fishing, ERA method, ERA, Dr Alistair Hobday, Alistair Hobday, Dr Hobday, Dr Tony Smith, Dr Smith, Tony Smith, ecological risk assessment, http://www.csiro.au/content/pf205.htmlMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1100http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/Climate-Change-Seabed-Impacts.htmlCSIRO scientists have produced the first preliminary predictions of the potential impact of climate change on the Australian seabed. (5:28)CSIRO scientists have produced the first preliminary predictions of the potential impact of climate change on the Australian seabed. (5:28)

]]>5:28NoSeafloor, sea bed, seabed, climate change and seafloor modelling, seabed modelling, sea bed modelling,http://www.csiro.au/content/pf1zz.htmlMon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/food-fibre-demand.htmlWith an increasing world population, a new 21st century 'agricultural revolution' will be needed to meet demand for food and fibre in the face of significant land, water, energy and climate constraints. (5:49)5:49Nopeter, carberry, podcast, agriculture, world food day, forest productivity, greenhouse, gas, mitigation, Sustainable Agriculture Flagshiphttp://www.csiro.au/content/pf1zo.htmlThu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/farming-climate-adaptation.htmlWith climate change complicating the agriculture and food production picture there will be winners and losers across the globe. (4:37)With climate change complicating the agriculture and food production picture there will be winners and losers across the globe. (4:37)

]]>4:37Nosteve crimp, podcast, climate, change, adaptation, crops, wheat, agriculture, sustainability, risk, vulnerability, management, flagship, grazinghttp://www.csiro.au/content/pf1zm.htmlWed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/Conservation-farming.htmlA long-term experiment to find practical solutions for crop management using sustainable farming strategies recently concluded on an 8000ha farm near Harden in NSW with promising results. (5:40)A long-term experiment to find practical solutions for crop management using sustainable farming strategies recently concluded on an 8000ha farm near Harden in NSW with promising results. (5:40)

]]>5:40NoDr John Angus, tillage, stubble, soil conditions, crop performance, soil degradation, drilling, stubble management, deep drainage, crop nitrogen management, sustainable farming, soil ecology, soil organic matter, deep drainage, crop nitrogen managementhttp://www.csiro.au/content/pf1yw.htmlWed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/Planetary-Boundaries-pod.htmlCSIRO has contributed to a new approach to help safeguard the world from dangerous levels of climate change and other global environmental threats through the setting of planetary boundaries. (9:25)CSIRO has contributed to a new approach to help safeguard the world from dangerous levels of climate change and other global environmental threats through the setting of planetary boundaries. (9:25)

]]>9:25Noplanetary boundaries, Dr Brian Walker, climate change, stratospheric ozone, land-use change, freshwater use, biological diversity, ocean acidification, the nitrogen and phosphorus cycles, aerosol loading, chemical pollution, http://www.csiro.au/content/pf1yu.htmlMon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/UAVs-to-search-for-Outback-Joe.htmlThe latest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology will be put to the test under the ‘UAV Challenge Outback Rescue’, a competition that involves finding and assisting 'Outback Joe', a lost bush walker in Australia's vast outback using UAVs. (7:36)The latest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology will be put to the test under the ‘UAV Challenge Outback Rescue’, a competition that involves finding and assisting 'Outback Joe', a lost bush walker in Australia's vast outback using UAVs. (7:36)

]]>7:36Nounmanned aerial vehicle, UAV, UAV Challenge Outback Rescue, 'Outback Joe, Dr Jonathan Roberts, http://www.csiro.au/content/pf1yq.htmlFri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/BLUELink-waves.htmlNew research into a laptop-based software system capable of interpreting near shore waves from radar, and providing several-day wave and current forecasts, could soon be making our beaches safer and assisting the Royal Australian Navy with amphibious landings. (5:27)New research into a laptop-based software system capable of interpreting near shore waves from radar, and providing several-day wave and current forecasts, could soon be making our beaches safer and assisting the Royal Australian Navy with amphibious landings. (5:27)

]]>5:27Nolaptop-based software system, Dr Graham Symonds, BLUElink, amphibious landings, current forecasts, http://www.csiro.au/content/pf1yn.htmlWed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/Book-and-Bust-book.htmlThe ability of Australian desert birds to adapt to cycles of drought, flood, feast and famine is highlighted in the new Whitley Award winning book Boom and Bust: Bird Stories for a dry country. (5:08)The ability of Australian desert birds to adapt to cycles of drought, flood, feast and famine is highlighted in the new Whitley Award winning book Boom and Bust: Bird Stories for a dry country. (5:08)

]]>5:08NoBoom and Bust, Bird Stories for a dry country, publication, podcast, drought, flood, feast, famine, Dr Leo Josephhttp://www.csiro.au/content/pf1yg.htmlFri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/High-fibre-with-BARLEYmax.htmlThe world’s highest fibre wholegrain, developed by CSIRO, has been used in a food product for the first time in an effort to reduce risk factors for heart disease and stroke, promote bowel health and potentially fight the onset of diseases like bowel cancer and type 2 diabetes. (5:49)The world’s highest fibre wholegrain, developed by CSIRO, has been used in a food product for the first time in an effort to reduce risk factors for heart disease and stroke, promote bowel health and potentially fight the onset of diseases like bowel cancer and type 2 diabetes. (5:49)

]]>5:49NoBARLEYmax, bowel health, diseases, food products, barley, wheat, Dr David Topping, heart disease, stroke, wholegrain, fibrehttp://www.csiro.au/content/pf1y4.htmlTue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/CSIRO-Home-Energy-Saving-Handbook.htmlThe CSIRO Home Energy Saving Handbook is out now and is packed with information and tips to help Australians reduce their carbon footprints. (5:40)The CSIRO Home Energy Saving Handbook is out now and is packed with information and tips to help Australians reduce their carbon footprints. (5:40)

]]>5:40NoCSIRO Home Energy Saving Handbook, Dr John Wright, carbon, eco friendly, carbon footprints, energy saving, Peter Osman, Peta Ashworth,http://www.csiro.au/content/pf1ww.htmlThu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/Global-Warming-demands-ecological-action.htmlA world-wide collapse of habitats, species extinctions, the spread of pests and diseases, and serious threats to even the most common plants and animals are all on the cards with the state of the global environment. (6:07)A world-wide collapse of habitats, species extinctions, the spread of pests and diseases, and serious threats to even the most common plants and animals are all on the cards with the state of the global environment. (6:07)

]]>6:07NoProfessor Iain Gordon, Australia's mammal extinction crisis,habitats, pests, diseases, global environment, species extinctions, INTECOL, 10th International Congress of Ecology of Ecology, http://www.csiro.au/content/pf1wq.htmlFri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/Listening-to-a-prawn-eat.htmlThe secret feeding habits of farmed prawns will be put under the microscope, or perhaps more accurately under the microphone as a part of a new CSIRO research collaboration with a small Australian business to develop aquaculture technologies that could revolutionise the prawn aquaculture industry. (4:24)The secret feeding habits of farmed prawns will be put under the microscope, or perhaps more accurately under the microphone as a part of a new CSIRO research collaboration with a small Australian business to develop aquaculture technologies that could revolutionise the prawn aquaculture industry. (4:24)

]]>4:24NoDr Nigel Preston, prawns eating, prawn farming, prawn aquaculture industry, prawns,http://www.csiro.au/content/pf1wm.htmlWed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/How-much-are-our-tropical-rivers-worth.htmlIn comparison to Australia’s temperate freshwater and tropical marine systems, Australia’s tropical river systems are poorly understood, yet tropical rivers deliver around 70 percent of the continent’s freshwater runoff and are increasingly being targeted for development. (6:23)In comparison to Australia’s temperate freshwater and tropical marine systems, Australia’s tropical river systems are poorly understood, yet tropical rivers deliver around 70 percent of the continent’s freshwater runoff and are increasingly being targeted for development. (6:23)

]]>6:23Notropical rivers, tropical marine systems, Dr Anna Straton, local communities, ecosystems, temperate freshwater http://www.csiro.au/content/pf1w6.htmlWed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/Family-ties-vary-from-galaxy-to-galaxy.htmlWorking with a set of galaxies found with CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope, an international team of researchers has debunked one of astronomers’ most cherished ideas about how stars are formed. (5:32)Working with a set of galaxies found with CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope, an international team of researchers has debunked one of astronomers’ most cherished ideas about how stars are formed. (5:32)

]]>5:32Nogalaxy, galaxies, new-born stars, Dr Gerhardt Meurer, Dr Baerbel Koribalski, astronomical values, astronomers, CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope, HI Parkes All Sky Survey, http://www.csiro.au/content/pf1w3.htmlFri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/Ultrasonic-particle-size-analyser.htmlThe production of metallic aluminium begins with the mining of bauxite. Alumina, the feedstock for aluminium smelting, is extracted from bauxite in a complex process. (3:32)The production of metallic aluminium begins with the mining of bauxite. Alumina, the feedstock for aluminium smelting, is extracted from bauxite in a complex process. (3:32)

]]>3:32NoBayer process, Ultra PS, alumina precipitates, alumina hydrate, Dr Peter Coghill, mining of bauxite, mineralshttp://www.csiro.au/content/pf1vt.htmlMon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/FIBREpak-guide-to-cotton.htmlWith Australia remaining a major producer of cotton in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s timely that new research by CSIRO and the Cotton Catchment Communities CRC is being released to assist the cotton industry further improve cotton fibre quality. (4:29)With Australia remaining a major producer of cotton in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s timely that new research by CSIRO and the Cotton Catchment Communities CRC is being released to assist the cotton industry further improve cotton fibre quality. (4:29)

]]>4:29Nocotton, crops, Cotton Catchment Communities CRC, FIBREpak, Dr Mike Bange, cotton growing, research,http://www.csiro.au/content/pf1vp.htmlFri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/ColdRice.htmlCSIRO scientists are working to produce rice and wheat varieties that can better withstand extreme conditions, an essential adaptation to ensure abundant food supply as the world climate changes. (5:39)CSIRO scientists are working to produce rice and wheat varieties that can better withstand extreme conditions, an essential adaptation to ensure abundant food supply as the world climate changes. (5:39)

]]>5:39NoDr Rudy Dolferus, cold, drought, cold rice, coldrice, crops, rice, farming, wheat, http://www.csiro.au/content/pf1vg.htmlTue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/Australian-Mammal-Extinction-Crisis.htmlAustralia has one of the worst mammal extinction rates in the world, with 22 mammals becoming extinct over the past 200 years. Ground-breaking ideas are now being developed to turn this situation around. (5:04)Australia has one of the worst mammal extinction rates in the world, with 22 mammals becoming extinct over the past 200 years. Ground-breaking ideas are now being developed to turn this situation around. (5:04)

]]>5:04NoAustralian Mammal Extinction Crisis, mammals, Professor Iain Gordon, endangered species, dingos, http://www.csiro.au/content/pf1va.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/New-definition-of-seawater.htmlThe world’s peak ocean science body has adopted a new definition of seawater developed by Australian, German and US scientists to make climate projections more accurate. (4:36)The world’s peak ocean science body has adopted a new definition of seawater developed by Australian, German and US scientists to make climate projections more accurate. (4:36)

]]>4:36NoDr Trevor McDougall, salinity, oceans, ocean currents, measurements, climate change, density, heat content, http://www.csiro.au/content/pf1v9.htmlWed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/Assessing-marine-ecosystems.htmlA global study by an international team of authors into the status of marine fisheries and ecosystems was recently completed after two years of intense research. (5:38)A global study by an international team of authors into the status of marine fisheries and ecosystems was recently completed after two years of intense research. (5:38)

]]>5:38Nomarine, ecosystems, fishing, fisheries, Dr Beth Fulton, marine fisheries, research, podcasthttp://www.csiro.au/content/pf1v1.htmlFri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/Platinum-group-rocks-mantle.htmlA research program aimed at using platinum as an exploration guide for nickel has for the first time been able to put a time scale on the planet's large-scale convection processes. (4:13)A research program aimed at using platinum as an exploration guide for nickel has for the first time been able to put a time scale on the planet's large-scale convection processes. (4:13)

]]>4:13NoDr Stephen Barnes, nickel, copper, mining, nickel deposits, flagship, podcasts, plate tectonics, explorationhttp://www.csiro.au/content/pf1uz.htmlThu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/Indonesia-And-Climate-Change.htmlThe first detailed regional climate change projections for Indonesia are being developed by Indonesian and Australian climate scientists in a joint CSIRO - AusAID project. (4:05)The first detailed regional climate change projections for Indonesia are being developed by Indonesian and Australian climate scientists in a joint CSIRO - AusAID project. (4:05)

]]>4:05NoJack Katzfey, Jack, Katzfey, Jack Katzfy, Indonesia, Climate Change and Indonesia, climate change, South East Asia, AUSAid, AUSaid, Aus Aid, http://www.csiro.au/content/pf1ux.htmlWed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/Grant-for-bioenergy-and-food-crops-research.htmlIn collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), CSIRO researchers have been awarded a AU$1.6 million research grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Plant Feedstock Genomics program. The research will increase our understanding of genes responsible for growth and yield in grasses for use as bio-energy and food crops. (4:29)In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), CSIRO researchers have been awarded a AU$1.6 million research grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Plant Feedstock Genomics program. The research will increase our understanding of genes responsible for growth and yield in grasses for use as bio-energy and food crops. (4:29)

]]>4:29NoBrachypodium distachyon, Dr Michelle Watt, Australian Plant Phenomics Facility, grass, food crops, grass crops, growth, yield, grass species, podcasthttp://www.csiro.au/content/pf1up.htmlFri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/Biodiversity-theme-leader-opportunity.htmlA new biodiversity research team of over 100 scientists is being developed by CSIRO to help halt biodiversity decline and strike a balance between human development and conservation. (4:47)A new biodiversity research team of over 100 scientists is being developed by CSIRO to help halt biodiversity decline and strike a balance between human development and conservation. (4:47)

]]>4:47Noland, water, vegetation, natural resource management, biodiversity team, Dr Mark Lonsdale, new theme leader, career opportunityhttp://www.csiro.au/content/pf1uj.htmlTue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000http://www.csiro.au/multimedia/40th-anniversary-Apollo11.htmlIn Australia, July 21 2009, marks the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, so in this special edition podcast we'll revisit CSIRO's involvement in delivering those famous images of Neil Armstrong's 'one small step for (a) man' to the world. (13:26)In Australia, July 21 2009, marks the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, so in this special edition podcast we'll revisit CSIRO's involvement in delivering those famous images of Neil Armstrong's 'one small step for (a) man' to the world. (13:26)

]]>13:26Noanniversary, moonlanding, moon landing, 40th anniversary, Parkes radio telescope, Neil Armstrong, broadcast, television signals, first walk on the moonhttp://www.csiro.au/content/pf1ue.htmlFri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000