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Issue 281: August 2021

Food - Different by Design

Inspired by National Science Week 2021, this month we're sinking our teeth into research on the theme "Food - Different by Design". From tracking where our food comes from, to engineering solutions to problem pests; utilising land and energy for food, and keeping you safe.

Last month we covered Heal Country for NAIDOC Week and in September we will cover Biodiversity Month. Is there an area of CSIRO's research you'd like us to cover in ECOS? We'd like to hear from you.

Eating for the environment: Can changing your diet help the planet?

Research is looking into the potential for individuals to follow diets that are both sustainable and healthy, as well as exploring what challenges we face in doing that.

A green and gold standard for Aussie-grown food

Overseas demand for more sustainable food is a high value opportunity for Australian agribusinesses. Research is looking at how we can capture that opportunity.

An insect-resistant future for cowpeas in Nigeria and beyond

Cowpea production is under constant threat from pests. Biotechnology has solved one of the problems, and a solution to another problem is on the way.

Digging through the weeds and finding gluten in ryegrass (sort of)

New research has found gluten-like proteins in ryegrass, which might – or might not – be a problem for people with gluten intolerance.

Research and innovation to harness opportunities for the North

Reflections on CSIRO's 90 years of work in northern Australia, and outlines for the future of our work.

Eye tests to eye fillets: 10 science projects in northern Australia

Science and technology continues to transform the north, a region spanning more than 40 per cent of Australia's land mass.

From fizzy drinks to fuel: how utilising CO2 can help us reduce emissions

Australia could turn carbon dioxide waste into a valuable revenue stream, according to a new report on carbon capture and utilisation.

Six ways to link knowledge and action for sustainability

Can humanity address the vast sustainability challenges we face? There are no shortage of ideas and recommendations, and we present some of the best ways to approach co-production.

Experts unite to help cities solve unprecedented climate challenges

With extreme events impacting our cities more than ever before, twenty-two experts from around the globe have the technological, environmental and social answers.

How clean power can transform the ‘food-energy-environment trilemma’

CSIRO Land and Water Science Director Dr Paul Bertsch discusses the food-energy-water nexus, and how transitioning to clean energy will transform the way we produce food and how we think about water security.