Scientists are still trying to figure out the source of COVID-19. But if it did come from a bat, it may have gone through another animal and then to humans. We explain this process.
We have started pre-clinical trials for two vaccine candidates at our Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) in Geelong. It’s all part of our work on COVID-19.
The current population explosion and mass migration of moths and butterflies in Queensland is due to recent rain.
From today, we’ll be tweeting our latest CO2 data from the Cape Grim Baseline monitoring station in Tasmania.
The abrupt downturn in seafood consumption in China is wreaking havoc on the traditional fishers of the Torres Strait and other Australian fishing communities.
Forests are remarkable at drawing carbon from the atmosphere, and they're getting better at it. New research highlights how important it is to protect forests so they can help us fight climate change.
Quantum technology could help solve challenges across a range of sectors. But what exactly is quantum technology and how will it be used?
Nigeria recently approved the world's first GM cowpea, which provides full protection against the pod-borer Maruca, a major problem for this important crop.
Growing crops both grazed by livestock and grown to harvest is helping this farmer weather the drought.
Water spray systems, tested by us and evolved by state fire authorities, are protecting fire trucks and firefighters from burnovers.
As bushfires continue around the country many of us are experiencing poor air quality. Our forecasting technology is helping minimise exposure to smoke.
Spotfires are the major cause of the loss of control of fires, and understanding when spotfires are likely to occur is essential.
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