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The exact pressure that permanently changes copper crystals has been pinpointed, according to a study released today. The findings, published in the journal Science, show that when copper is compressed…
As Rod Lamberts reminded us here recently, when it comes to debates on genetically modified (GM) foods, arguing about the validity of the science is about as effective as descending to name calling. That’s…
We know buying clothes and accessories online carries a certain level of risk - what if the delivered product doesn’t fit or looks ridiculous? But thanks to research into augmented reality you could soon…
It’s not easy being a small business in the current manufacturing environment. The face of manufacturing is changing, and businesses are eager for technological advances that could give them a competitive…
If anything good is to come from the devastation caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and Australia’s Montara oil and gas leak the year before, it is that we learn from our mistakes…
Australia has been free of foot and mouth disease since 1872, but it is still considered the most serious biosecurity threat to Australia’s agricultural industries. A widespread outbreak could cost the…
Outback Rover, a prototype autonomous vehicle, is helping scientists improve the accuracy of Earth observation satellites…
Astronomers have found a small star (a pulsar called PSR J1824-2452I) undergoing a radical transformations. The pulsar’s…
How does newspaper coverage affect how we view climate change? A new report has estimated that 82% of articles about climate change are framed in the context of “disaster” and “uncertainty”. The report’s…
Water purification membranes have been enhanced by plasma treated carbon nanotubes which could supply clean drinking water…
For some time Australians have been considered among the biggest consumers of natural resources in the world. According to previous studies, we each get through 70 tonnes of materials every year. This…
Ever been woken in the wee hours by the bip-bip-bip of a smoke alarm that wants its batteries changed? App developer Marcus Schappi had, and he saw a way to use broadband technology to fix it. “When smoke…
Globally, the minerals industry is operating in an increasingly challenging environment. Lower and more volatile metal prices, declining ore grades, increasing production costs, environmental pressures…
How will agriculture adapt to a changing climate? It’s an important question and, as more governments start worrying about future food security, one that’s worth trying to answer. Many well-known scientific…
With this year’s National Science Week (Aug 10-18) just past, many people are now thinking busily about science. So here’s a quick poll: What percentage of Australians are interested in science and technology…
CSIRO scientists have written software that could guide spacecraft to Alpha Centauri, show that the planet Nibiru doesn’t…
Welcome to the **The Conversation Election 2013 State of the Nation* essays. These articles by leading experts in their field provide an in-depth look at the key policy challenges affecting Australia as…
Recent global climate models (GCMs) indicate large uncertainty as to whether the recent wetting trend in most of the Pilbara…
Note: since publishing Harrison’s Dogfish has been removed from the critically endangered list. It is now considered to be endangered. Harrisson’s Dogfish (Centrophorus harrissoni) is a small shark that…
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SKA-Low Commissioning Scientist, Square Kilometre Array Observatory; and Affiliate, Space and Astronomy, CSIRO
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Chief Research Scientist - Environment, CSIRO
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Research Lead, Carbon Dioxide Removal, CSIRO
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Principal Research Scientist in Aquatic Ecology, CSIRO
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Behavioural Scientist, CSIRO
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Professor, Senior Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO
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Molecular Virologist, CSIRO
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal, CSIRO
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Senior Research Scientist, Team Leader Rabbit Biocontrol, CSIRO
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Radio Astronomy Research Scientist, CSIRO
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Research Director, CSIRO
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Research scientist, CSIRO
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Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO
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Principal Research Scientist in Ecosystem Ecology, CSIRO
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Senior Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO