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.

Is it nature or nurture that inspires us to venture into the great outdoors?

Our ecologist Dr Brenda Lin walks through her research to discover whether nature or nurture is driving your love of the outdoors.

Tackling climate adaptation – different strokes for different folks

As the world recognises the need to adapt to climate change, we've identified leading practices to help apply adaptation actions.

Spits and shoals – will coastal erosion take a toll?

We take a deeper dive into the ocean processes that caused the recent coastal erosion on Bribie Island in Queensland.