Virtual reality smells like spleen spirit

Working with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and other researchers, we found that smell significantly enhances sense of presence and feeling of realism in virtual reality.

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.

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Femtech talk: just what the doctor ordered for women’s health

Have you heard of Femtech? It's all about women's health technology. We're taking on the problem, one product at a time.

Global leaders unveil responsible quantum computing guidelines

We've joined forces with the World Economic Forum to contribute to best-practice governance principles for quantum technologies.

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Meet our engineer: Chloe Faulks

A love for problem solving and creativity sparked a career in engineering for Chloe Faulks.

Top 10 images from the ASKAP radio telescope

Data can be beautiful. Here are our top 10 images from the ASKAP radio telescope data.

Meet Elanor Huntington: engineering our future

Professor Elanor Huntington joined us in November as our new Executive Director Digital, National Facilities and Collections. Let's get to know her.

What future science will we invent by 2030?

What technology trends might we see in Australia in 2030? Our leaders in future science platforms share their predictions for the next decade.

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A wild walk in virtual woodlands

A new virtual reality tool allows our researchers to take a walk on the wild side to better study some of our endangered ecosystems.

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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.

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Gender equality and the digital economy

Since COVID-19, the digital economy has grown at a speed and scale beyond anticipation. So how do we ensure gender equality is met in this industry?

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Who’s who in the zoo: uncovering animal social networks

We’ve monitored the social networks of livestock – namely cows and sheep – to help farmers manage their welfare.