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Methane emissions under our watch
Efforts to reduce livestock methane emissions in Australia received a major boost with the launch of a new research cluster drawing on Universities and leading world research organisations including CSIRO.
Investigator looking ship shape
Australia’s new Marine National Facility vessel will start looking ship shape as hundreds of tonnes of steel are lifted into place, to form part of the keel of RV Investigator.
Teaming up on titanium: CSIRO joins forces with US
US Energy Department Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CSIRO to explore ways to improve efficiency for powders used as feedstock in the production of titanium components.
Latest Southern Ocean research shows continuing deep ocean change
New research by teams of Australian and US scientists has found there has been a massive reduction in the amount of Antarctic Bottom Water found off the coast of Antarctica.
New approach to 'spell checking' gene sequences
A PhD student from CSIRO and the University of Queensland has found a better way to 'spell check' gene sequences.
Global Research Alliance annual meeting hosted by CSIRO
Uniting international science and technology expertise to solve challenges in the developing world.
International recognition for WLAN technology
The CSIRO team that invented a faster system for wireless local area networking – which later became the foundation of Wi-Fi in its most popular form today – has been named as a finalist in the European Inventor Award 2012.
Experts collaborate for brighter future in electronics
A group of leading Australian scientists has come together to develop lower-cost flexible optoelectronic solutions that could transform the Australian consumer electronics industry.
Earth's water cycle intensifying with atmospheric warming
A clear change in salinity has been detected in the world’s oceans, signalling shifts and an acceleration in the global rainfall and evaporation cycle.
Resistant starch may offer potential to help protect against bowel cancer
Consumption of resistant starch leads to positive changes in the bowel and could protect against genetic damage implicated in bowel cancer.
Australia's bioeconomy blossoms with supercharged safflower
New varieties of the safflower plant containing the world's highest levels of valuable oleic acid are in the pipeline for Australian grain growers thanks to breakthrough research at CSIRO.
CSIRO and Lonza partner to bring new bee silk products to the world
CSIRO and Lonza have formed a partnership to bring new insect silk products to the global market.
East Australian Current on science watch
CSIRO oceanographers leave Brisbane this week on a 10-day, $2 million research voyage they believe will generate the most complete profile yet of one of Australia’s most influential environmental features, the East Australian Current.
Australia supports a move to sustainable cities across East Asia
Progressing actions towards environmentally sustainable cities will be the focus of policy makers from 18 East Asian countries when they meet with counterparts from the Australian Government and researchers from CSIRO in Makassar Indonesia 17-19 April 2012.
Handheld plasma flashlight rids skin of bacteria instantly
A group of Chinese and Australian scientists, including CSIRO, have developed a handheld, battery-powered plasma-producing device that can rid skin of bacteria in an instant.
Biological control – a natural solution in the war on weeds
Biological control has an outstanding history and great future potential in the battle to control the invasive weeds that impact Australia’s landscapes, biodiversity and agriculture, according to CSIRO.
Record wheat yield raises the bar for Queensland irrigators
Queensland's highest recorded wheat yield was achieved on the Darling Downs last year thanks to new management guidelines from CSIRO.
Carbon capture technology moves a step closer
This week CSIRO will release its latest findings to the Australian Government on carbon dioxide capture technology following a four-year A$21 million research program aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from Australian coal-fired power stations.
17th Century Dutch explorers help the Atlas reach a major milestone - 30 million records!
The Atlas of Living Australia added its 30 millionth biodiversity record last week, making it the largest collection of information on Australia’s plants, animals and fungi. CSIRO is a major partner in the Atlas which is a ‘one-stop shop’ for Australian biodiversity information with a quest to build a clearer picture of Australia’s biodiversity.
Worried about rising energy bills? CSIRO can help
With energy bills skyrocketing, CSIRO is looking for Melbourne and Brisbane volunteers that want to make a dent in those big power bills that arrive every quarter.
CSIRO uncovers nature's nano-secrets
A new book, which explores how nature's own laboratory has been producing some of the world’s most advanced nanomaterials for millions of years, has been released.
Growing nitrous oxide levels explained
Australian, Korean and US scientists have generated a 65-year record of Southern Hemisphere nitrous oxide measurements establishing a new benchmark against which to compare changes in the long-lived greenhouse gas that is also a major ozone-depleting substance.
Korean connection makes an 8000-km telescope
Australian and Korean radio telescopes have been linked for the first time, forming a system that acts as a telescope 8000 km across.
Future of cotton research boosted by $35 million
Cotton Breeding Australia, announced today a five-year, $35 million agreement extension to fund cotton research projects.
State of the Climate 2012
Australia's land and oceans have continued to warm in response to rising CO2 emissions from the burning of fossil fuels.

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