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How we can shine in the next race to the moon

If there was an up and down in space, Australia would be on top of the Earth looking at the centre of the galaxy - perfectly placed for the next race to the moon.

Environment

Our future in drought

Recently Australia has seen devasting scenes of blistering heat, historic low rainfall and drought across central and eastern Australia. While our history is punctured by droughts battering Australia, what can they tell us about the future?

Space

The Dish: Fact vs fiction

“You treat us like a pack of galahs. [That’s a kind of parrot.] Just because I don’t wear a tie or spend all day buried in a manual doesn’t mean I’m a drongo. [That’s a hopeless …]” What’s your favourite line from the movie ‘The Dish’? Created by Rob Sitch and the Working Dog Productions...

Space

A lunar powerhouse: The Apollo 11 exhibition lands in Sydney

Stand under an enormous Moon sculpture. See four billion-year-old Moon dust. Learn what on earth a feed horn is! It's all happening at the Powerhouse Museum.

Space

Shoot (for) the stars: Awe-inspiring astrophotography

Take a trip across the universe with the 2019 Central West Astronomical Society Astrophotography Awards.

On country for our country: growing our understanding of the Kimberley

We have worked closely with Indigenous rangers in the Kimberley to build on cultural and scientific knowledge of the marine animals and plants that call the region home.

Environment

We re-imagined Elton John as insects, and it kind of works.

We’re not ones to start a conspiracy theory that Elton John was drawing inspiration from insects throughout his entire musical career but, coincidence? We think not.

Environment

Hello blossoms! Uncovering Australia’s little-known hibiscus species

We’re using cutting-edge science and herbarium specimens (some from Burke and Will’s expedition!) to uncover the mysterious origins of Australia’s hibiscus species.

Farming

What does the future hold for livestock production in Australia?

This thought leadership essay from CSIRO Agriculture and Food discusses future livestock production trends in Australia.

Space

Space on a screen: how do you broadcast a Moon landing?

It took more than one giant leap to share the Moon landing with the world, and Australia played an essential part in the broadcast. Here’s how it all happened.

Space

Space rocks! Six science experiments to celebrate the Moon landing

Fun science activities for kids all about space and the Moon. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing with these experiments you can do at home.

Move over broccoli. Check out the new cauliflower latte

At this year's Hort Connections conference in Melbourne, the fruit and veg industry has been introduced to the cauliflower latte. This stems from our project last year with the broccoli latte.