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The wash-up on coronavirus and food

You can continue to eat fresh fruit, vegetables and salads. There is no evidence to suggest you can become infected from coronavirus from your food.

Health

Pre-clinical COVID-19 vaccine trials begin at CSIRO

We have started pre-clinical trials for two vaccine candidates at our Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) in Geelong. It’s all part of our work on COVID-19.

Other news

Book it in: our top isolation reading ideas

Self isolation got you down? We’ve put together a list of our top 10 books, articles and reports to pull you out of your world.

Let’s get quiz-ical: March science quiz questions

It's time to find out what you remember from the last month of science news and break the boredom in isolation.

Health

COVID-19: animating this deadly virus

We investigate the basic characteristics of viruses in our special animation. This includes SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the disease COVID-19.

Oceans

Why marine protected areas are often not where they should be

Biodiversity is often highest in places with human activity. The fishing industry has shown we can often have it both ways: maintain important livelihoods while protecting precious marine life.

Health

How does a virus like COVID-19 spread?

COVID-19 has become a pandemic in just under three months. So how did a virus do this? We look at the basic characteristics of a virus.

About Us

Diversity, innovation and food: an Italian’s guide to leftovers

Diversity and innovation go hand in hand. We're celebrating diverisity this Harmony Week. Pia Gava shares her Italian influence on food and using leftovers.

Environment

Water you waiting for? Celebrating World Water Day

World Water Day is on Sunday, 22 March. We're celebrating the importance of water in science and sharing a splash of our research.

Self-isolating: Building resilience in uncertain times

When we work from home or are self-isolating, we can start to feel disconnected from our peers. Here's what can you can do to stay connected.

Farming

Thwarting Cassava plant diseases to feed the masses

Cassava is a big part of the diet of almost half a billion Africans, but this important crop is under siege from two devastating diseases.

Farming

Sunflowers help researchers advise on managing cotton pests

We’ve planted sunflowers between rows of cotton to act as windbreaks and so that helpful insects to thrive and help deal with insect pests. In turn, this helps cotton farmers limit their use of harsh insecticides. It’s part of what’s called integrated pest management.