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November 2025

The tech restoring Australia's Great Barrier Reef

As annual coral spawning takes place, a new technology is being trialled and monitored for long-term effectiveness in large-scale reef restoration. How does it work?

What you need to know about lithium-ion batteries

Dr Adam Best shares tips on lithium-ion batteries as they become increasingly common in everyday devices and home energy systems.

Energy modelling shaping better housing

Residential energy research has shaped homes across Australia for decades, helping them perform better along the way.

‘Calling out’ the koala legends

This mating season, researchers are using acoustic recorders to confirm more koala sightings in remote parts of Australia.

How deep is Australia’s deepest lake?

Researchers have produced a high-resolution underwater map of Tasmania's Lake St Clair to officially answer the question.

Unravelling secrets from Australia’s issue of the Magna Carta

Charged with learning more about the silk cords attached to Australia's 1297 issue of the Magna Carta, scientists used the best in modern science to learn more about the medieval silk to support its preservation for years to come.

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Powering the future: critical minerals explained

Critical minerals are essential for modern life and supply chains could be disrupted. We dig into Australia's critical minerals list and explain why.

Byte by byte: how AI is reshaping agriculture

From drones to climate models, artificial intelligence is transforming how we grow food, manage risk and imagine farming in 2050.

The power of STEM beyond the classroom

CSIRO’s education specialists share tips on how to build 21st century skills. Plus find out how to apply for an Adult Future Shaper grant to help young people explore STEM.

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