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Every week is science week on RV Investigator!

In the wake of National Science Week, we check in with our research vessel Investigator on a voyage in the Coral Sea.

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Reality check: digital twin tech to transform manufacturing

Our Mixed Reality Lab enables manufacturers to create 'digital twins', or virtual replicas of physical objects and systems. This will allow them to identify defective components that can be identified and corrected in real-time.

Climate change may change the way ocean waves impact 50% of the world’s coastlines

The rise in sea levels is not the only way climate change will affect our coasts. Research, published today, found a warming planet will also alter ocean waves along more than 50% of the world’s coastlines.

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Cashing in: Australia’s role in $1trn robotic revolution

Australia's recent victory in the Robocup underlines our strengths in this fast emerging industry.

Farming

Catcher of the rye: how sleuthing gluten just got easier

Our researchers are the first to detect gluten proteins in all four of the gluten-containing grains, including rye, to help with better food labelling.

Designer mozzies: taking the bite out of dengue with synthetic biology

A novel solution to global challenge.

Environment

Fantastic crickets and where to find them

Chances are you’ve heard more crickets than you’ve seen. So how does one identify our elusive backyard buddies? That’s where our new guide book comes in handy: A Guide to Crickets of Australia by You Ning Su and David Rentz.

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Deepfakes: danger in the digital age

As the technology behind deepfakes improves, the ability for audiences to distinguish fact from fiction is becoming increasingly difficult.

About last night: multiple coral spawning in the Great Barrier Reef

New research indicates that when coral colonies on the Great Barrier Reef spawn more than once a year, reefs receive a more consistent supply of coral larvae which could help coral recovery and the resilience of the Reef.

Sex lives of flies could be key to tackling food waste

Our insect behaviour experts have gone under the sheets to find out what gets flies in the mood in a bid to produce more eggs for food waste management.

Nice one BRUV! Counting deep-water fish at Ningaloo Reef

Alongside The University of Western Australia, we're undertaking deep-water fish surveys at Ningaloo Reef to deepen our understanding of the marine habitat and populations of fish living there.

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Online match-making tool promoting a circular economy goes national

Australia generates 67 million tonnes of waste each year. An online marketplace born out of CSIRO could revolutionise the nation’s waste management system.