Researchers unpack how a cyclone, humid air and atmospheric waves created a perfect storm for the recent brutal heat in parts of Australia.
Virtual fencing uses GPS-enabled collars to create digital boundaries, guiding livestock using audio cues rather than physical fences. New research explores how this could benefit farmers and livestock.
Lithium plays a crucial role in powering most modern electronics. As demand for lithium soars, new mineral sources like petalite are diversifying lithium supply chains to ensure a steady flow of power.
Scientists have unveiled a new method for powering quantum computers with quantum batteries, which could make future systems faster and more energy‑efficient.
While the zoonotic virus is not present in Australia, CSIRO researchers are studying Nipah and related bat-borne viruses to strengthen outbreak preparedness.
Scientists can sequence genomes faster than ever before, and it's revolutionising research into pests and wildlife.
Global demand for giant freshwater prawns is booming, yet commercial production doesn't exist in Australia. But there’s a promising solution bubbling away in Far North Queensland.
Through CSIRO's Kick-Start program, Paaru Natural Products (an Indigenous female-owned start-up) have turned traditional plant wisdom into a manufacturing process that stays true to Country and culture.
