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July 2025

People power: how scientists built an accurate, catchment-wide flood model

It wasn’t just data from maps, machines and rainfall readings that led CSIRO scientists to build Australia’s most comprehensive and accurate flood model for the Richmond River catchment. Their secret weapon has been the locals – those who know their area and witnessed and recorded the impact of rising flood waters.

A new playbook for smarter investment in AI

Artificial intelligence has transformative potential, but only when applied to the right problem, with the right planning. Our experts have developed a guide for better decision-making and investment outcomes.

Assessing environmental risks in deep-sea mining

A group of experts lead by CSIRO has developed frameworks to support environmental decision-making around potential deep-sea mining activities. The work is publicly available and highlights the role of rigorous research in guiding decisions.

CSIRO and Indonesia partnering to protect against bird flu

The Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness plays a leading role helping detect, track and control the spread of bird flu across our region. We're part of an international network managing bird flu in the Asia Pacific region.

Zoonotic disease? Our experts answer your pet questions

Climate change and increased land use are some of the complex factors driving increased spread of infectious zoonotic diseases. But what about diseases between pets and people on the home front?

Why avocado prices fluctuate and how science could stabilise the market

We're helping the Australian avocado industry maximise and stabilise production. It's work that reinforces the National Stocktake of Australia’s Food System and the need for innovation to reduce waste, improve resilience and unlock new markets.

Quantum leaps: seven recent breakthroughs from CSIRO

In this International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, find out about some of the breakthroughs CSIRO and partners are working on to help quantum technologies leap into reality.

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An ocean forest in danger

Tasmania was once surrounded by majestic forests where sea creatures lived in the quiet beauty among towering tangles of Giant Kelp. We are working with partners to restore Tasmania’s disappearing forests and the ocean ecosystems they create.

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