Search results for covid-19
The pandemic’s gardening boom shows how gardens can cultivate public health
26th April 2022
As lockdowns went into effect in the spring of 2020, many people took up gardening as a coping mechanism. But will a hobby born out of a crisis recede as life returns to normal?
Future science platforms for innovation
8th April 2022
We're investing in four new Future Science Platforms exploring energy storage, carbon locking, immune resilience and biotechnology.
Resisting the rise of antimicrobial resistance
5th April 2022
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest threats facing humanity. But what is it and how do we slow the rise?
Science explainer: Japanese encephalitis virus
29th March 2022
After years of international collaborations, our scientists are experts in Japanese encephalitis virus. They explain how it works.
Pandemic pivot away from harsh chemicals with Wash Wild
25th March 2022
With the demand for cleaning products taking off during the COVID-19, Wash Wild saw a gap in the market to develop natural cleaning products that were not as harsh as synthetic chemicals, but just as effective.
Femtech talk: just what the doctor ordered for women’s health
25th March 2022
Have you heard of Femtech? It's all about women's health technology. We're taking on the problem, one product at a time.
Meet Bronwyn Fox: our Chief Scientist
14th March 2022
Professor Bronwyn Fox takes up the role as our latest Chief Scientist 30 years after she first joined us as a research assistant.
Sanitising solutions and face masks make a cautious pair
24th February 2022
Have you ever thought about sanitising your face masks to get a few days more wear? Our new study found out that's not a good idea.
Meet groundwater-exploring vacation student Katelyn Dooley
16th February 2022
Get the inside experience of vacation student Katelyn Dooley, who studied groundwater during her three-month placement here at CSIRO.
Is it nature or nurture that inspires us to venture into the great outdoors?
3rd February 2022
Our ecologist Dr Brenda Lin walks through her research to discover whether nature or nurture is driving your love of the outdoors.
Australia Day 2022 honours for CSIRO people
27th January 2022
Our scientists were recipients of Australia Day honours including polymer chemist, Dr Graeme Moad, and environmental chemist, Dr Graeme Batley.
Pandemic pivot to online learning: HowToo
24th January 2022
In this series, we showcase three Australian businesses that successfully pivoted with our help during COVID-19. HowToo moved into online learning during a global pandemic.