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Climate change: wildfire risk has grown nearly everywhere – but we can still influence where and how fires strike

Fire weather season – when wildfires are most likely to strike – has expanded almost everywhere.

Climate change: wildfire risk has grown nearly everywhere – but we can still influence where and how fires strike

Fire weather season – when wildfires are most likely to strike – has expanded almost everywhere.

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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 now showcases the communities involved in this work.

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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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How to trick your brain into eating healthy

Our researchers have been investigating healthier swaps to fulfil those discretionary food desires. And it’s good news for your health.

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Climate change: wildfire risk has grown nearly everywhere – but we can still influence where and how fires strike

Fire weather season – when wildfires are most likely to strike – has expanded almost everywhere.

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Weeds, fungi, weevils and biosecurity

Meet 5 remarkably old animals, from a Greenland shark to a featherless, seafaring cockatoo

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Virtual work experience: sky’s not the limit

DNA reveals the true age of Granddad the lungfish

Digitising the Australian National Herbarium 

Four ways to understand why Australia is so cold right now despite global warming

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How do hydrogen-powered cars work?

Hydrogen is considered a fuel of the future. We explain how hydrogen-powered vehicles actually work.

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Five reasons flies are awesome

We know they’re frustrating when you’re trying to enjoy your time in the sun. But next time you go to pull out the fly swatter, spare a thought for the many awesome things flies bring to the ecosystem.

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Preserving the Great Barrier Reef

We provide scientific solutions to protect and preserve the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. This global icon is home to a wealth of marine biodiversity.

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Video Opener: CSIRO: Australia's national science Agency Title: CSIRO providing science solutions to protect and preserve the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef is a global icon. It stretches 2300 km from the top of Queensland down to Bundaberg. It is deeply significant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Owners and peoples with enduring connection to their land and sea country. The Reef is home to a wealth of marine biodiversity. The greatest threat to the Reef is climate change and its impacts. Other threats include deteriorating water quality, crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks, rising water temperatures and increasing ocean acidification. The Reef provides benefits to communities and economies through fishing and tourism. Sustainable management is essential to reduce pressure on the Reef. Preserving the Reef’s ecosystems represents a highly complex challenge. It requires partnership between Australian governments, Traditional Owners, industry, landholders, community and research institutions. We have a long history of working with partners in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and adjacent catchments, spanning the full continuum from inland to outer reef. Our collaborative work includes: -Understanding and predicting the impacts of climate change. -Improving water quality by reducing pollutants from agricultural land. -Supporting marine park management including the management crown-of -thorns starfish. Partnering with the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program, harvesting coral spawn and modelling responses to climate and management interventions. -Understanding the perspectives of Reef residents and the people whose livelihoods depend on The Reef. -Using emerging digital technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) to help protect and interpret data on coral reefs. We continue to work with others to monitor and protect the Reef. As Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Video closer: CSIRO. Unlocking a better future for everyone.

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