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.

Women in STEM inspire the next generation of women to STEAM ahead

Guided by two women in STEM, technology students at a Perth school have used coding to create a device to help the hearing impaired.

Pandemic pivot away from harsh chemicals with Wash Wild

With the demand for cleaning products taking off during the COVID-19, Wash Wild saw a gap in the market to develop natural cleaning products that were not as harsh as synthetic chemicals, but just as effective.

Australia’s backyard treasure hunt

Looking for an adventure in your own backyard, park, beach or reserve? Our backyard treasure hunt has you covered.

Moths eating your clothes? It’s actually their hungry little caterpillars – here’s how to get rid of them

Once the larvae turn into adult moths, they never eat again.

Best summer reads for science lovers

Science isn't seasonal, but to get you through summer we’ve created a list of wonderful reads to inspire, excite and enjoy.

Book smarts: Give the gift of science this year

CSIRO Publishing has a book for every type of reader. Christmas is just around the corner but there’s still time to get affordable, thoughtful and easy-to-wrap gifts.

Every dollar invested in research and development creates $3.50 in benefits for Australia, says new CSIRO analysis

An analysis by CSIRO’s strategic and economic advisory arm suggests spending on research and development can earn annual yields of 10%, even if there are delays or cost overruns.

Aus4Innovation: Aussie and Vietnamese researchers partner to deliver digital impact

Australian research teams and their Vietnamese counterparts are collaborating on digitally transformative projects to deliver lasting social, economic and environmental impacts in Vietnam.

Spotify playlist: The sounds of NAIDOC Week

As NAIDOC Week wraps up, we’re unwrapping our amazing Spotify playlist, NAIDOC Week: Heal Country!

Breakthrough allows scientists to determine the age of endangered native fish using DNA

Determining the age of fish has been historically difficult, primarily involving lethal methods. A new DNA test solves this problem.

How do we enable SMEs to collaborate?

The voice of over 800 small to medium enterprises (SMEs) were heard in one of Australia's largest ever surveys about collaboration.