Insects are a helpful bunch

By Kim Pullen – Australian National Insect Collection The vast majority of insects may not affect us in ways we observe […]

Mozzie protein alert to invading viruses

CSIRO scientists have discovered how mosquitoes develop viral immunity, potentially leading to improved vaccines, and other control measures, for mosquito-borne […]

We’re insects and we’re everywhere

By Kim Pullen – Australian National Insect Collection September is Biodiversity Month, and there is no more diverse class of animals […]

What are the future megatrends all Australians need to know about?

By Megan Clark, CSIRO If hindsight is such a wonderful thing, surely foresight would be better. What if we could […]

Flies ain’t flies

By Kim Pullen – Australian National Insect Collection There’s nothing good about flies. They’re either filthy or desperately annoying, or both. […]

Friday Fish Time

White Shark: news@CSIRO is heading to western Queensland this week to give a bit of a hand to the Oceans […]

Put on your floaties: There’s an ocean in the outback

Watch out, Queensland! This week, we’re sending a great white your way- but she’s more jolly than jaws. Meet Wanda, […]

Our scientists up close and personal with Insect of the Week

A photo shoot is often the perfect chance to get out of your comfort zone, and with National Science Week […]

The sleek Hawk Moth is built for speed

By Kim Pullen – Australian National Insect Collection Hawk moths are built for speed in the air. Their smooth tapered […]

Assassin bug lures ants to their death

By Kim Pullen – Australian National Insect Collection Ants are everywhere, as most householders and picnickers know all too well. […]

An insect half a metre long – Dinkum!

By Kim Pullen – Australian National Insect Collection Insects come in all shapes. Some are long and thin, others short and […]

Trigonalid wasps: to survive, you must first be eaten

By Kim Pullen – Australian National Insect Collection The edge of a leaf would not normally be a smart place […]