Venture Exchange Program: Future Foods Cohort CSIRO 2024-10-14 | Our Venture Exchange Program assists and strengthens the innovation ecosystem connectivity between Australia and Singapore. The Program offers the chance to engage with actors across the value chain, scope out cross-border partnerships and leverage their unique capabilities.Our 2024 Future Food Cohort gained a deeper understanding of the Australian and Singaporean markets and identified opportunities to collaborate within the agrifood tech and research ecosystem.Find out more: https://www.csiro.au/en/work-with-us/International/Asia/Southeast-Asia/Singapore/Venture-Exchange-ProgramVideo transcript: https://www.csiro.au/Vimeo/2024/AgriFood-Futures-VEP2024/video-transcript
Seas the opportunity: CAPSTAN sea training program CSIRO 2024-09-13 | Seas the opportunity! CAPSTAN is a first-of-its-kind training initiative that offers Australian university students and trainers at-sea experience onboard CSIRO’s state-of-the-art ocean research vessel (RV) Investigator. The program is transforming how marine science education is delivered and offers a national approach to applied teaching and learning excellence in marine science and STEM disciplines.CAPSTAN is a maritime education and training initiative of CSIRO, the University of Tasmania’s Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) and the Australian and New Zealand International Scientific Drilling Consortium (ANZIC). The program is supported by a commitment of sea time on RV Investigator from the CSIRO Marine National Facility and funding from the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS).Further information: www.csiro.au/capstan
Enhancing the ocean’s natural alkalinity CSIRO 2024-09-09 | Is it possible to enhance the ocean's natural alkalinity cycle to work on much faster timescales? And can this be done safely and responsibly?We need to explore ways to actively remove CO2 from the atmosphere in order to stabilise Earth's temperature. The ocean is already the largest reservoir of CO2 on the planet - it has the potential to store even more. At CSIRO, we're investigating the feasibility of ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) as one potential carbon dioxide removal (CDR) approach.Find out more: https://www.csiro.au/en/research/environmental-impacts/emissions/carbon-dioxide-removal/ocean-alkalinity-enhancementVideo transcript: https://www.csiro.au/Youtube/Enhancing-the-oceans-natural-alkalinity/video-transcript
Eye On Water webinar - National Science Week 2024 CSIRO 2024-08-15 | instagram.com/csirogramfacebook.com/CSIROnewstwitter.com/CSIROlinkedin.com/company/csiro
The Great Koala Count 2024 for National Science Week CSIRO 2024-08-15 | instagram.com/csirogramfacebook.com/CSIROnewstwitter.com/CSIROlinkedin.com/company/csiro
National Science Week Quiz 2024 CSIRO 2024-08-11 | UPDATED GAME PIN: 002060371URL: https://kahoot.it/challenge/002060371This will be active until 30 June 2025.Video transcript: https://www.csiro.au/Youtube/National-Science-Quiz-2024/video-transcriptinstagram.com/csirogramfacebook.com/CSIROnewstwitter.com/CSIROlinkedin.com/company/csiro
CSIRO National Koala Monitoring Program CSIRO 2024-08-07 | We spent a day with our partners on the Redlands Coast in south-east Queensland as part of our National Koala Monitoring Program.CSIRO scientists are working with local and state governments, agency, university partners, rangers, local communities and indigenous Australians to deploy the best available technical methods to monitor for koalas. These include drones, systematic visual surveys, data integration from previous and historic sources, scat analysis, detection dogs and citizen science apps to provide a data-driven understanding of the population and distribution of koalas Australia-wide.Video transcript: https://www.csiro.au/Youtube/Koala-Monitoring/video-transcript
Wombat #Olympics! CSIRO 2024-07-31 | Please enjoy the highlights from today's highly anticipated #WombatWednesday qualifier. 🥇 While we can't exactly determine the rules of the game they're playing or the end goal, what's clear is both athletes are in prime Olympic condition and the ball never stood a chance. 🥋 A low centre of gravity, strong butts and sharp claws give wombats the upper paw in such showdowns. Game-day meals include grass, different grasses and then more of the first grass.📷 | @brindabella_the_wombat
Footage of the shipwreck of MV Noongah captured by CSIRO research vessel Investigator. Part 1. CSIRO 2024-07-25 | In June 2024, CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator conducted an investigation of an unidentified shipwreck off the coast of NSW. The objective of the investigation was to collect data and imagery to help identify the wreck. The shipwreck was first mapped using RV Investigator’s multibeam echosounders (sonar systems) and then inspected with a special drop camera system. The data and vision collected were shared with project partners, Heritage NSW and The Sydney Project, and the wreck was identified as the MV Noongah. The MV Noongah was lost at sea in 1969 with the tragic loss of 21 of the 26 crew onboard. This video shows the vision of the wreck captured by the vertical (downward facing) camera on the drop camera system.Find out more here: https://www.csiro.au/en/news/All/News/2024/July/Wreck-of-MV-Noongah-identified
Footage of the shipwreck of MV Noongah captured by CSIRO research vessel Investigator. Part 2. CSIRO 2024-07-25 | In June 2024, CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator conducted an investigation of an unidentified shipwreck off the coast of NSW. The objective of the investigation was to collect data and imagery to help identify the wreck. The shipwreck was first mapped using RV Investigator’s multibeam echosounders (sonar systems) and then inspected with a special drop camera system. The data and vision collected were shared with project partners, Heritage NSW and The Sydney Project, and the wreck was identified as the MV Noongah. The MV Noongah was lost at sea in 1969 with the tragic loss of 21 of the 26 crew onboard. This video shows the vision of the wreck captured by the horizontal (forward facing) camera on the drop camera system.Find out more here: https://www.csiro.au/en/news/All/News/2024/July/Wreck-of-MV-Noongah-identified
Tag a Sir Sleeps-A-Lot below. #wombatwednesday CSIRO 2024-07-03 | Just like us, some wombats are social while others are introverts, depending on the species. Some are solitary creatures, while others can live together in larger burrow groups of 10 to 15 wombats.Video credit | brindabella_the_wombat (On IG)
Let there be bugs! CSIRO 2024-06-30 | Aquatic insects or ‘waterbugs’ are the unsung heroes of freshwater soundscapes. They are great indicators of the nutrients available in the local ecosystem, but until now, harnessing that information has been labour intensive.Our researchers, along with a team of international experts, have been using innovative bioacoustics technology to study their voices.Find out more at CSIRO.au
Wombats definitely have the spark. #wombatwednesday CSIRO 2024-06-27 | Need a mid-week boost? This wisdom of wombats is happy to share their spark with you until you find your own!Video via (On IG): wombat_kindy, brindabella_the_wombat and wombieland
How drones can help improve Earth observation satellite data CSIRO 2024-06-24 | Every day, satellites all over the world are helping us learn more about what’s happening on the ground. Good satellite imagery relies on high-quality data, and that’s where calibration and validation comes in. In this video, we head out to Calperum Station, South Australia, to visit an international team testing how drones can make sure our satellite data is accurate.Video transcript: https://www.csiro.au/Vimeo/How-drones-can-help-improve-Earth-observation-satellite-data/video-transcript
#WombatWednesday is late today... Fashionably late. CSIRO 2024-06-19 | Catwalk your way into Wednesday with these head-turning and heartwarming wombats.Wombats have always marched, or waddled, to the beat of their own fashion drum. Their pouches face backwards which is dissimilar to most marsupials. The backwards pouch protects their joeys from a barrage of dirt while mum digs their new digs. 🏘️📹 | brindabella_the_wombat (On IG)
My native bee, come and get this pollen. #CSIRO CSIRO 2024-06-16 | There are un-bee-lievable benefits to supporting Australia’s native bees, like the beautiful Blue-banded Bee (Amegilla chlorocyanea) seen here.They're one of a handful of Blue-banded Bee species native to Australia. If you've been lucky enough to spot one in your garden, you'll know they are distinctive and noisy. Typically they make jerky movements, darting this way and that, often stopping to hover momentarily when their bodies may be seen to waggle. 🕺Find out more at CSIRO.auVideo credit: @freya_beelady (on Insta)
How many delicious seedlings can a koala bear? CSIRO 2024-06-11 | Last year, Claude the koala made international headlines after consuming around $6000 worth of seedlings from a northern NSW plant nursery.But the repeat offender knows what he wants, and despite koala-proof fencing and CCTV monitoring, he's been spotted feasting at the same nursery, this time in broad daylight. He's even told some of his mates about it.Learn about our koala research at CSIRO.au
Meet the axolotl, biology’s beloved amphibian CSIRO 2024-06-11 | Did you know axolotls can regrow entire limbs? They are one of the few animals on Earth that can do so. Here, we break down how the axolotl manages this superhero-like ability using Lego! We promise it’s axo-lot of fun. To test your knowledge of these amazing amphibians, head on over to the Double Helix quiz: https://blog.doublehelix.csiro.au/axolotl-a-quick-quiz/Video transcript: https://www.csiro.au/Youtube/Axolotl/video-transcript
Fast like lightning. #wombatwednesday CSIRO 2024-06-05 | A long-standing assumption that a wombat can run at speeds up to 40 kilometres per hour has been questioned lately.Experts have weighed in about their experience working with wombats and shared anecdotal evidence. Verifying the land speed of a wombat is a tricky undertaking.Many in the field have accepted the 40km/h as fact enough, but we just don’t have the solid evidence to say for sure.Have you ever seen a wombat run?📷 | @wombat_kindy (On IG)
From sheep butts to royalty, Aerogard has seen it all! #CSIRO CSIRO 2024-06-02 | You might know we have CSIRO scientist Doug Waterhouse to thank for mozzie bite-free sunsets in the summer. But do you know about Aerogard’s history and the science behind it?Head to blog.doublehelix.csiro.au to find out more.
Happy Wombiyan (Wombat) Wednesday! 🖤💛❤️ #wombatwednesday CSIRO 2024-05-29 | Wombiyan is the word for wombat in the Awabakal Language, whose lands cover the Lower Hunter Valley and lake area of NSW.The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2024, Now More Than Ever, is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will — and must — continue.This includes recognising and learning from Traditional Knowledge, like names for species like the wombat.Do you know the name for wombat in the language of your local Traditional Owners? Let us know. 👇Thank you to the Miromaa Language Centre, who have given us permission to share the Awabakal name for wombat.Video credit: @milyandnadav (On IG)
Koala-ty citizen scientists are helping with conservation. CSIRO 2024-05-24 | Hundreds of citizen scientists are collecting information on koala populations across Australia as part of our National Koala Monitoring Program. It's the first time citizen science has been used Australia-wide to collect data on koala numbers, habitat and health.Biologist and senior research scientist Andrew Hoskins says koalas can be "quite cryptic" as they sit quietly high up in trees. So the more eyes out looking for them, the better."Everybody knows what a koala looks like — they're really easy to identify, but they're really hard to spot."Find out more at CSIRO.auVideo credit: @jeff.ikin (On IG)
Do you pass the test? #wombatwednesday CSIRO 2024-05-22 | Despite being depicted as slow, muddle-headed and clumsy, wombats can outpace a human, are quick to learn and superbly adapted to their burrowing way of life. ❤️Their butt is also their biggest weapon. They can use it to block or even kill predators trying to enter their burrow.Video credits (On Instagram):1: @wombieland2, 4 and 5: @brindabella_the_wombat3: @betsysbiglap
Scientists sail into a bloom of salps off Tasmania CSIRO 2024-05-20 | Scientists on CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator encountered this bloom of salps during an underwater camera survey of marine life off SE Australia. The salps were spotted near surface waters as the camera – called a Deep Towed Camera – was being recovered back onto the ship at the end of the survey (which was being conducted at night in Bass Strait near Flinders Island).Salps are a gelatinous zooplankton that may be found as solitary individuals or in large chains (colonies). While resembling jellyfish, salps are more closely related to humans than jellyfish. Salps have an incredible growth rate and can form huge chains of clones that then break up, with each salp giving rise to a new colony of salps. They’re also important in moving carbon into the deep ocean via their heavy, carbon-filled fecal pellets (poops) and carcasses when they die. Scientists are uncertain what causes these blooms of salps and the research on this voyage may offer clues to help scientists unravel the mystery.Find out more about the voyage research: https://www.csiro.au/en/about/facilities-collections/MNF/Voyages-schedules/Voyages/2024/May/IN2024_V03Discover the capabilities and research of RV Investigator: https://www.csiro.au/en/about/facilities-collections/MNF
Can you guess what this is? CSIRO 2024-05-19 | This is footage captured by researchers on our #RVInvestigator who are doing a marine ecosystem survey off southeast Australia. But do you know what we're looking at?Maybe these clues will *halp* you out:1. Their poo helps keep carbon out of the atmosphere.2. They can form huge chains of clones that then break up and create new colonies.3. They might look like jellyfish, but they're more closely related to humans.Find the answer at CSIRO.au
Thats that me, microbial cultures. #IDAHOBIT CSIRO 2024-05-17 | Jayashree Srinivasan is a microbiologist working with bacterial and fungal cultures. She loves her work."Changes in the shape, size, movement, respiration rates, and pH of little cultures of fungal or bacterial organisms tell us things about how they are doing. We refer to them as 'happy cultures' or 'sad cultures'."Jayashree cares a great deal about how people are doing, too, and the complex effects of human cultures on queerness.17 May is International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination. As a queer microbiologist, she puts herself out there to help reassure younger people safe spaces exist.Find out more at CSIRO.au
Water we talking about? Aquatic insects! CSIRO 2024-05-15 | Picture this: you're walking down to a dam at sunset on a balmy Australian afternoon. The sun is setting and streaking the sky with vibrant colours and the wildlife choir is in full swing, with frogs, birds and maybe a mozzie or two making themselves heard.But beneath the water’s surface is one of the most underrated parts of this soggy symphony: waterbugs.Find out more at CSIRO.au
When its only Wednesday but youre ready for the weekend sleep-in. #wombatwednesday CSIRO 2024-05-15 | Did you know wombats love a good sleep? They can spend up to around 16 hours a day snoozing.Video credit: wombat_rescue (On Instagram)
How does AI actually work? We have the koala-fications to explain. CSIRO 2024-05-12 | In celebration of the @dayofaiaustralia6006, we've collaborated with @GoogleAustralia to help you understand what it is, how it works, and how it's being used right here in Australia.
Our old homes are often freezing cold in winter and boiling hot in summer.#australia CSIRO 2024-05-10 | So what can we do about it?Join our energy enthusiasts on a tour of a renovated World War II bungalow to uncover the simple tips you can use to make your home more comfortable, sustainable and budget-friendly. ✅
AI Explained: Its maths, not magic (a simple guide) CSIRO 2024-05-10 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all around us. But how does it actually work? We've shed some light on what is happening behind the scenes in your favourite AI-driven apps and programs. To learn more about the fascinating world of AI, visit csiro.au/aiProudly supported by Google Australia's Digitial Future Initiative.
Were so excited and we just cant hide it! #wombatwednesday CSIRO 2024-05-08 | We're as energised as little Muffin this #WombatWednesday, because@ElectricFieldsMusic just competed for Australia in @EurovisionSongContest Semi Final 1!It was the first time an Australian Aboriginal language was performed at Eurovision, with Electric Fields' song One Milkali (One Blood) featuring lyrics in Yankunytjatjara.Yankunytjatjara is a language spoken by Aṉangu in northern South Australia and southern Northern Territory, including performer Zaachariaha Fielding's community of Mimili in Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY).Video credit | @brindabella_the_wombat (On IG)
How do dolphins greet each other? They wave. CSIRO 2024-05-07 | Well... that’s not technically true, at least for Common Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). They greet each other with a signature whistle!This is their own unique call, which they use to communicate with other dolphins throughout their life, like announcing their name.They have a great memory for each other’s whistles. Researchers found Common Bottlenose Dolphins can recognise each other even 20 years after the last time they heard the call!Find out more at CSIRO.auVideo credit: jakewiltonphoto (On IG)
It’s the climb. #WildKoalaDay CSIRO 2024-05-03 | Today is Wild Koala Day, so we're celebrating our spectacular native climbers. 🐨Koalas have two opposable thumbs on their forepaws, giving them a better grip on stationary trees (and ones that move).We love koalas so much, we've developed a koala monitoring program assessing trends in koala populations. Find out more about at CSIRO.auThis video was taken by koala-fied carers at@officialballaratwildlifeparkCSIRO does not endorse any attempts for the public to become a koala tree.
The Great Escape: Wombat Edition. #wombatwednesday CSIRO 2024-05-01 | Please enjoy the adorable duo of Dora and Muffin to brighten up your arvo in honour of #WombatWednesday. In the words of Manuela, Dora's carer, "Leg up Muffin, I'm breaking out!"Video credit: brindabella_the_wombat on Instagram
Unlocking home energy savings (Australia) CSIRO 2024-04-24 | Our older homes are not energy efficient. They can be freezing cold in winter and unbearably hot in summer.Join us as we step inside a renovated World War II bungalow to uncover the simple tips you can use to make your home more comfortable, sustainable and budget-friendly.Discover how CSIRO research is tackling home energy efficiency from every angle: https://www.csiro.au/en/research/technology-space/energy/energy-efficient-livingHere's a checklist for your house:1. Encourage air flow and cross-ventilation.2. Use blinds and window coverings to keep rooms cool in summer and trap heat in winter.3. Install insulation.4. Find and fix gaps that cause draughts.5. Use weather sealing on doors and windows.6. Choose appliances with the highest star ratings within your needs and budget.Video transcript: https://www.csiro.au/Youtube/Unlocking-home-energy-savings/video-transcript
Reasons to love wombats. #wombatwednesday CSIRO 2024-04-24 | 1. They're adorable, clever and playful.2. They have extremely hard bums to defend from predators.3. They do cubed poos.4. They can run really fast.5. A group of wombats is called a wisdom.Reasons not to love wombats. 1. They're too perfect.2. ??Video credit: brindabella_the_wombat (On Instagram)
Oh, would you look at that, guess its time for another CSIRO Publishing read. CSIRO 2024-04-23 | CSIRO Publishing is Australia's leading publisher of quality scientific, technical and health journals, books, multimedia and magazines.Check them out here: https://www.publish.csiro.au/
How can robots and humans work together? Meet our researcher, Hashini Senaratne. CSIRO 2024-04-19 | Throughout her career, Dr Hashini Senaratne has brought humans and robots together to power positive social change. She has helped develop Lego-like robotics and electronics toolkits for children and people with disabilities to bring the magic of technology to diverse communities.Video transcript: https://www.csiro.au/Youtube/Meet-Hashini-Senaratne/video-transcript
The real rating for all wombats is 100/10. #wombatwednesday CSIRO 2024-04-17 | Disclaimer: This rating scale is not scientifically or mathematically accurate. Actual cuteness of wombats cannot be rated on an existing scale due to the numbers being off the charts.Video credits (on Instagram):1. & 5.| wombat_kindy2.| wombieland3.| brindabella_the_wombat4.| ballaratwildlifepark
How much fishing gear is lost at sea? It’s a lot, but we can reel it in. CSIRO 2024-04-16 | Each year enough fishing line to circle the Earth 18 times is lost in our oceans. This is joined by around 14 billion lost hooks as well. Lost fishing gear is a problem. Not only for the marine environment and species but also for the fishers themselves. We dive into our research to quantify lost fishing gear and the possible solutions to help reel it in. Find out more: www.csiro.au/plasticsVideo transcript: https://www.csiro.au/Youtube/How-much-fishing-gear-is-lost-at-sea/video-transcript
Meet CSIROs researchers CSIRO 2024-04-15 | Meet five CSIRO researchers: Hashini Senaratne, Ethan Towns, Michael Grose, Mibu Fischer and Ivy Wong. Video transcript: https://www.csiro.au/Youtube/Meet-five-CSIRO-researchers-2/video-transcript
Hello, do you have a moment to talk about The Compact Australian Bird Guide? CSIRO 2024-04-13 | Paula was extremely surprised to see a Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) turn up at her house in South Mission Beach, Queensland. Although they were clearly very keen to chat about their favourite portable bird guide, she did the right thing and kept her distance.If threatened, cassowaries can inflict serious injuries by kicking with their large clawed feet. If, like Paula, you see one, never approach or feed them. Just give them a wide berth and admire them at a distance while reading their entry in CSIRO Publishing's The Compact Australian Bird Guide. (Head to Publishing.CSIRO.au to find out more.
How big is the plastic pollution problem globally? CSIRO 2024-04-10 | Plastic production is set to double by 2040, with tonnes of plastic waste already being lost to our environment each year. So, what can we do about this huge problem? Artificial intelligence (AI) is one effective solution, as being explored by researchers from Australia’s National Science Agency, CSIRO. Watch our full video to find out more.
Using Artificial Intelligence To Reduce Plastic Waste. CSIRO 2024-04-10 | Plastic production is set to double by 2040, with tonnes of plastic waste already being lost to our environment each year. So, what can we do about this huge problem? Artificial intelligence (AI) is one effective solution, as being explored by researchers from Australia’s National Science Agency, CSIRO. Researchers are using AI and machine learning tools to process thousands of images of trash floating through waterways at speeds and scale not humanly possible. This helps quickly build a profile of the types and locations of different plastics entering our waterways so we can better target management and intervention solutions.This research aligns with our Ending Plastic Waste Mission, which aims to change the way we make, use, recycle and dispose of plastic.Find out more here: https://research.csiro.au/ending-plastic-wasteVideo transcript: https://www.csiro.au/Youtube/Using-Artificial-Intelligence-To-Reduce-Plastic-Waste/video-transcriptWith thanks to Sydney Coastal Councils Group Inc for video footage used within.
What Is Mineral Carbonation? CSIRO 2024-04-10 | What if you could accelerate a process that naturally takes carbon dioxide from the air and locks it away? Mineral carbonation – also known as enhanced mineralisation – is one of the promising methods for long-term permanent carbon dioxide removal. CSIRO’s CarbonLock Future Science Platform is playing a key role in locking up carbon dioxide and putting it away.Find out more here: https://research.csiro.au/carbonlock/Video transcript: https://www.csiro.au/Youtube/Turning-CO2-into-rocks-to-tackle-climate-change/video-transcript
Our geeky email sign offs. #CSIRO CSIRO 2024-04-09 | If you love geeky puns as much as we do, we want to hear from you! Browse the opportunities to join our team: https://www.csiro.au/en/careers/impossiblewithoutyou
Can we explore and discover all there is in the Universe before we chuck out the data? CSIRO 2024-04-05 | That’s the question that keeps radio astronomer Ivy Wong busy working in our Space and Astronomy team.Ivy explores the physical processes that drive the evolution of galaxies among other galactic questions.
Diving deep into plastic waste in our oceans. (See description). CSIRO 2024-04-05 | When you think of the ocean floor, you may think of marine creatures lurking in the dark. But there are other surprises on the sea floor, and that’s plastic pollution.Together with the University of Tasmania, we assessed data from remote operated vehicles and bottom trawls to build predictive models to estimate the amount and distribution of plastic on the ocean floor.We discovered the deep ocean has become a resting place for most plastic pollution - up to 11 million tonnes of it. 😮Find out more at CSIRO.auVideo credit: kristianlainephotography (On Instagram)
