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We can still keep global warming below 2℃ – but the hard work is about to start
Global emissions from fossil fuels have stalled. That puts us in the right place to keep warming below 2℃, but there's plenty of work still to be done.
Changing climate has stalled Australian wheat yields: study
Australia's wheat harvest has stalled over the past 26 years, and worsening weather is to blame.
A Theory of Nothing: a novel approach to exposing how science really works
Thomas Barlow is more used to writing factual reports on science innovation, so his first novel gives an entertaining insight into the science community.
The Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder finally hits the big-data highway
After months of running in test-mode, the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder telescope is now gathering data at an incredible rate to give us a new look at how our universe works.
Queensland communities remain lukewarm about coal seam gas: CSIRO survey
The latest survey of residents in coal seam gas regions reveals continuing lukewarm attitudes towards the industry.
Festive season survival tips for healthy eating
Healthy eating can still be delicious! Limit dietary blowout by going into the Christmas and holiday period with a plan.
Climate change played a role in Australia’s hottest October and Tasmania’s big dry in 2015
October 2015 was the hottest on record for that month, and Tasmania had its driest ever spring.
Methane from food production might be the next wildcard in climate change
Methane concentrations in the atmosphere are growing at a faster rate than any time in the past 20 years.
Sex lives of reptiles could leave them vulnerable to climate change
We are only just starting to appreciate the full sexual diversity of animals.
Who’s listening? The ethical and legal issues of developing a health app
Developers working on apps to help monitor and improve our health could accidentally find themselves on the wrong side of the law.
Why artificial intelligence has not revolutionised healthcare… yet
Artificial intelligence is already transforming a range of industries but it has still to make an impact on healthcare. So what's the hold up?
Australians can have zero-emission electricity, without blowing the bill
The need to urgently reduce greenhouse gas emissions is a major challenge to cheap electricity.
Your smartphone knows a lot about you, but what about your mental health?
How we use our smartphone can say a lot about our behaviour. But can such tech be trusted to track our mental health?
From warm to swarm: why insect activity increases in summer
While the Bureau of Meteorology is predicting an increase in the average temperature this summer, entomologists are forecasting an increase in insect activity.
As Australian shipping grows, how can we avoid collisions with marine animals?
Ships in Australian waters are getting bigger and more numerous all the time. We need a plan to help them avoid crashing into whales and other large sea creatures.
The Australian manufacturing industry is not dying, it’s evolving: CSIRO study
A CSIRO report suggests Australian manufacturers need to better design custom products and hook into global supply chains to survive.
Can billions of litres of coal seam gas water be safely reinjected into the ground?
Extracting coal seam gas produces billions of litres of water. A new CSIRO report suggests that, when treated, this water can be pumped back underground.
National parks are vital for protecting Australia’s endangered plants
We know very little about Australia's most threatened plants.
Forty years of measuring the world’s cleanest air reveals human fingerprints on the atmosphere
Cape Grim's air pollution station has recorded some of the biggest changes to the world's atmosphere over the past 40 years.
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Chief, CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research, CSIRO
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Senior Research Scientist, CSIRO
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Deputy Director and Science Director Manfacturing Flagship CSIRO, CSIRO
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Senior Research Scientist, CSIRO
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Research Economist, CSIRO
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Senior Research Scientist, CSIRO
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Head of Regulatory Affairs, CSIRO
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Theme Leader for Local Energy Systems, CSIRO
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Director, CSIRO Digital Productivity and Services Flagship, CSIRO
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Postdoctoral Fellow, CSIRO
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Program Leader, Agricultural and Forest Ecosystems, CSIRO
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Principal Research Scientist, Materials Science and Engineering, CSIRO
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Dr; Research Program Leader: Fibre Science, CSIRO
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Honorary Research Fellow, CSIRO
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Research Scientist, CSIRO