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Ten things you need to know about bugs

Can you tell a bug from a beetle? Does that bug you? We’re here to help. Our list of bug facts will soon have you in the know about bugs.

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Pawsey takes a quantum computing leap

Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre is working with an innovative start-up to test the first room-temperature quantum computer in a national supercomputing facility.

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Meet Ziggi Busch: protecting Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property

For the past year, Ziggi has been working to develop CSIRO’s Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property framework, principles and supporting resources. It’s important work, for the aspiring lawyer.

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The (safety) light at the end of the tunnel

Conditions underground present unique challenges compared to those of the open road. This makes tunnel safety measures of utmost importance.

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Many Lands, Many Seasons: Indigenous seasonal calendars

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language groups from across Australia have partnered with us to document their seasonal calendars. An ABC TV series will showcase the communities involved in this work.

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Before it was Cape Grim, it was known as Kennaook

Our world-famous atmospheric gas monitoring station is now known by the dual name of Kennaook/Cape Grim. This recognises the Aboriginal heritage of the land on which it stands.

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Indigenous engagement and reconciliation. What are we doing?

How can we solve the greatest challenges of our time if we don't involve every voice? To do our work, or anything that matters, we need to work together. Reconciliation is extremely important to us.

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Dr Beth Fulton: Making waves in marine ecosystem management

Dr Elizabeth (Beth) Fulton is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and recognised for her pioneering marine ecosystems modelling work.

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Meet our Great Barrier Reef research coordinator: Dr Bruce Taylor

As a human geographer, Dr Bruce Taylor is an expert on how people connect to places. Let's dive into why he is so passionate about one of Australia's teasures.

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New technology lights up the location of SS Lake Illawarra

Lying beneath the Derwent River in Hobart is the wreck of SS Lake Illawarra. A recent survey has illuminated this site in a whole new way.

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STEM learning spreads across the country thanks to volunteers

They say the most precious thing one can give is time. National Volunteer Week is about acknowledging those that use theirs to make the world a better place.

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Meet Nina Welti: tracing our food chains

Nina Welti is on a mission to show the world where our food comes from. She is making a difference to our consumer knowledge and food production.

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Could we learn to love slugs and snails in our gardens?

The UK wants gardeners to stop thinking of slugs and snails as pests and to embrace garden biodiversity. Is it worth considering in Australia?

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Analysis of 5,500 apartment developments reveals your new home may not be as energy efficient as you think

Apartment living is booming in Australia. Many people choose apartments for their good energy efficiency, which reduces the need for […]

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New findings offer hope for the endangered sawfish

Scientists have recorded largetooth sawfish in the Archer River in Queensland, offering conservation hope for one of the most endangered groups of species on the planet.

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We’ve used a new technique to discover the brightest radio pulsar outside our own galaxy

The pulsar PSR J0523-7125 is more than ten times brighter than any other radio pulsar outside the Milky Way.

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Bushfire close? Breathe easy with the AirRater app

The AirRater citizen science app is helping to reduce the impact of bushfire smoke on communities – powered by CSIRO’s air quality forecasting tool, AQFx.