Women for a sustainable tomorrow

Meet some of the women taking on what could be described as one of our greatest challenges - tackling climate change.

Climate data for farmers, with the click of a button 

If a farmer could see into the future and know what climate is ahead, they may be able to better plan their crops or livestock production.

New IPCC report shows Australia is at real risk from climate change, with impacts worsening, future risks high, and wide-ranging adaptation needed

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report shows climatic trends, extreme conditions and sea level rise are already hitting many of Australia’s ecosystems, industries and cities hard.

Dr Megan Sebben schools students through STEM programs

Dr Megan Sebben is helping to challenge school kids’ perceptions of what a scientist is and what a career in science can look like.

Meet our coral spawning researcher: Lauren Hardiman

Lauren Hardiman saw one of nature’s rare events- coral spawning - at one of Australia’s most iconic locations.

Researcher who named This flies donates to our insect collection

Thanks to a generous donation to our insect collection, we have established a grant to study acalyptrate flies.

Leaf miners are backyard treasures

We need your help to find leaf miners in bushland and gardens across Australia.

Meet groundwater-exploring vacation student Katelyn Dooley

Get the inside experience of vacation student Katelyn Dooley, who studied groundwater during her three-month placement here at CSIRO.  

March flies prowl Australia’s beaches looking for blood – but why?

The painful bites of female march flies can ruin your day at the beach. When we’re not there, they bite wallabies, birds, and even reptiles.

Why do we love the great outdoors? New research shows part of the answer is in our genes

Our feelings about nature depend on lots of factors, but a new study shows our genes are one of the most important.

How Australia can boost the production of grains, while lowering its carbon footprint

Australia is one of the world’s top exporters of grain. Producing it at lower emissions is crucial for global climate action.

People power protecting Ningaloo from plastic pollution

New research has revealed that remote areas of northern Ningaloo Reef are some of the least polluted thanks to locals and visitors alike.