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Australia’s Black Summer of fire was not normal – and we can prove it

Forest fires in Australia are burning more land across more of the year than ever before, as climate-linked fire weather worsens.

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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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Climate change is likely driving a drier southern Australia – so why are we having such a wet year?

The southern parts of Australia are expected to become increasingly dry due to climate change. Yet, we now find ourselves subject to another La Niña event. What’s going on?

“We must improve how we treat our Reef”

Dr Christopher Doropoulos says utilising the masses of coral larvae released following annual spawning events could help restore our Reef.

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Book smarts: Give the gift of science this year

CSIRO Publishing has a book for every type of reader. Christmas is just around the corner but there’s still time to get affordable, thoughtful and easy-to-wrap gifts.

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Virtual work experience onboard our RV Investigator

Our team on research vessel Investigator is using virtual technologies to put people into places, roles and experiences not otherwise possible.

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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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Australia’s marine industries deliver $80b a year. But without more scientists, the ‘blue economy’ is at risk

Australia's marine industries deliver $80b a year. But without more scientists, the 'blue economy' is at risk

Fighting plagues and predators to protect Australia’s biodiversity

Our new report, Fighting Plagues and Predators, outlines the impact of invasive species on Australia's biodiversity.

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We studied suicide notes to learn about the language of despair – and we’re training AI chatbots to do the same

Individuals who experience suicidal thoughts can show signs of this in the language they use. We analysed more than 100 suicide notes to find these language patterns.

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Take the quiz: COVID-19 research

Think you’ve managed to stay across our COVID-19 research and avoid the online misinformation minefield? Take the quiz.