CSIROvod

Climate change threatening the Southern Ocean (Vodcast 2 Dec 09)

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO scientists are observing changes in ocean temperatures, ocean chemistry and global sea levels. The impact of climate change on marine biodiversity is becoming more apparent. To reduce this impact, urgent action needs to be taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and stabilise global warming. (7:54)

Marine report card provides a benchmark for climate impacts (Vodcast 27 Nov 09)

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100

The first-ever Australian benchmark of climate change impacts on marine ecosystems and options for adaptation is the work of more than 70 marine scientists. (4:23)

Reaching for the stars with ultra-precision optics (Vodcast 7 Oct 09)

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1000

In this vodcast, we examine the work of CSIRO's Australian Centre for Precision Optics (ACPO) in the development of super-sensitive light reflectors for NASA in the United States. (4:50)

Looking out for the Burrup rock art (Vodcast 1 Oct 09)

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1000

In this vodcast, we follow a team of CSIRO scientists as they journey through the Burrup Peninsula in Western Australia examining ancient Aboriginal rock art for any changes in colour, contrast or chemical composition possibly brought on from emissions from local industry. (7:01)

The bright lights of Clayton (Vodcast 28 Sep 09)

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

In this vodcast, we visit CSIRO’s Clayton laboratories to see how lasers and a Perspex scale model are being used to configure coal fired power station boilers to burn dried brown coal. (5:07)

Plenty of atmosphere at CSIRO Aspendale (Vodcast 21 Sep 09)

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

In this vodcast we visit CSIRO’s Aspendale Laboratory in Melbourne where Dr Paul Fraser from Marine and Atmospheric Research explains two new greenhouse gases showing up in an air collection used for monitoring changes in the atmosphere. (3:53)

A hands-on history of our nation's floral emblem (Vodcast 8 Sep 09)

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

In this vodcast, Dr Joe Miller, from the Centre for Plant biodiversity Research explains the Tree of trees display which focuses on the family tree of Australia’s national floral emblem, the golden wattle. (4:08)

Science in action at CSIRO’s Parkville laboratory (Vodcast 31 Aug 09)

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000

In this vodcast, we bring to light some of the great research currently being undertaken at the CSIRO Molecular and Health laboratory in Parkville Melbourne, such as new approaches to cancer treatment and the development of novel biodegradable and bioactive biomaterials for the repair, replacement and regeneration of diseased or damaged body parts. (5:29)

Restoring Nywaigi Country and Mungalla Wetlands (Vodcast 6 Aug 09)

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000

In this vodcast we look at how the Nywaigi people of North Queensland and CSIRO are sharing knowledge and working together to restore ecosystem health at Mungalla Station including managing the threat posed by the invasive grass Hymenachne. (6.37)

Science immortalised: Robert Ingpen's legacy (Vodcast 6 Aug 08)

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000

In this vodcast, renowned Australian illustrator, Robert Ingpen, revisits a magnificent dry frescoe he began 45 years ago to celebrate the work of the scientist. His minutely detailed mural at CSIRO Land and Water at Black Mountain, Canberra, remains as fresh and relevant as the day he finished it. (4.36)

Discovery: Switching on young science brains (Vodcast 25 Jun 08)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1000

There are numerous 'icons' in the National Capital, such as the War Memorial, Parliament House and the National Museum. But one icon, CSIRO’s Discovery Centre, draws thousands of children from around the country like moths to a flame, with its mix of hands-on science. (2:54)

Australia's rats and mice - for Fred, they're beautiful (Vodcast 29 Apr 08)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Australia’s dwindling population of native rats and mice are little seen and even less understood. In this vodcast, CSIRO’s Dr Fred Ford introduces us to some very eccentric creatures, and explains the crucial role they play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. (4:16)

Saving insects before it’s too late (Vodcast 22 Jan 08)

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +1100

If they're small, they fly, crawl, sting or bite, CSIRO’s Dr John La Salle wants to know about them. In this video podcast, Dr La Salle describes the race to save our insects. (3:07)

Secrets of the 'galactic octopus wrestler' (Vodcast 12 Dec 07)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO’s Dr Naomi McClure-Griffiths has been dubbed the 'galactic octopus wrestler' after discovering a new spiral arm of the Milky Way and in this video podcast, she describes how it feels to uncover the secrets of the Galaxy. (3:10)

Fantastic plastic to help water and gas industries (Vodcast 12 Oct 07)

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1000

New plastics developed by CSIRO, Hanyang University Korea and the University of Texas have the potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and help purify water and CSIRO research leader Dr Anita Hill discusses this research in this vodcast. (2:20)

Beyond Titanic – how fluid maths makes better movies (Vodcast 28 Aug 07)

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Movie makers are reaping the benefits of CSIRO’s fluid animation software. In this video podcast, discover how science is making special effects more realistic. (3:09)

Look inside the secret world of the ladybird beetle (Vodcast 22 Aug 07)

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

The truth about the Australian ladybird beetle has been uncovered in a new book by CSIRO Entomologist, Dr Adam Slipinski and you can look at the amazing variety of Australian ladybird beetles in this video podcast. (1:20)

Computational modelling of tsunamis and volcanos (Vodcast 17 Aug 07)

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

How do you know if a natural disaster will destroy your home? In this video podcast, find out how CSIRO technology can map the potential path of a tsunami or volcanic explosion. (1:18)

Fencing cattle in – virtually (Vodcast 16 Aug 07)

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO scientists working in the Food Futures Flagship have tested a prototype virtual fencing system, which allows cattle to be confined without the need for fixed fences. Watch how the cattle move around a virtually fenced paddock in this video podcast. (1:04)