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Enjoy flexibility and freedom on the new Flexi diet
29th May 2017
Our researchers have found fasting on the Fleix Diet can be an effective way to lose weight and stay healthy.
The Food Loss Bank
26th May 2017
With a growing population, finite resources, and a tremendous wastage of food, we face a broad challenge when it comes to food and nutrition—introducing The Food Loss Bank
Food as medicine: why do we need to eat so many vegetables and what does a serve actually look like?
3rd May 2017
The populations of most Western countries report eating far less fruit and vegetables than they're supposed to. So what’s making it so hard for us to get to the recommended 'two and five'?
Data science sniffs out illegal substances crossing borders
7th March 2017
Record numbers of people and products moving between countries has meant keeping out contraband has become increasingly challenging. That's why we're using advanced data analytics to help detect potential border security risks posed by travellers, visa applicants, cargo and parcels.
Managing type 2 diabetes: how low-carb diets can help
28th February 2017
We undertook one of the largest and complex diet and lifestyle intervention studies in Australia with type 2 diabetics and found those on a low-carb diet require 40 per cent less diabetes medication and was three times more effective at reducing blood glucose spikes.
Bone, cartilage and tissue; we’ve cracked the trifecta (and it’s made of titanium and plastic)
27th February 2017
Edward's sternum needed to be replaced, so we partnered with Anatomics to 3D print a titanium and polymer sternum - the first of its kind.
Interronauts | Episode 2: Spartan ants, graphene from soybeans, VNs, and a chat with Antarctica
24th February 2017
Episode 2 of Interronauts—the CSIRO podcast—has Jesse, Sophie, and Adrian discussing new ways to make graphene, the reliability of VPNs, and chatting with Asaesja Young live (podcast live) from Antarctica!
Carbon fibre coup: Secret recipes and super strength
20th February 2017
Along with Deakin University, our researchers have cracked the secret code to make a new carbon fibre mix.
Loosening expectations might stop diets derailing
6th February 2017
Our survey results have found that most Aussies tend to over-think and have too high expectations of themselves when dieting, which can derail the best intentions.
Piecing together the future by unlocking Antarctica’s past
3rd February 2017
The team on board our research vessel, Investigator, are hunting down ancient phytoplankton to study their DNA.
Freewheeler or Foodie? – Your diet personality could be holding you back
4th January 2017
In a first for Australia, our Diet Types survey is designed to identify personality and behavioural traits that can make or break a diet.
Methane from food production might be the next wildcard in climate change
12th December 2016
Methane concentrations in the atmosphere are growing at a faster rate than any time in the past 20 years.