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Quiz: name that virus

Do you know tetanus from zika or the flu from the common cold? Test yourself with our viral quiz.

Staphylococcus epidermidis, superbugs, antibiotic resistance, polymer, peptides. ©National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, M. Otto

Antibiotic resistance: the epidemic is here

Despite the experts' warnings, antibiotic resistance is showing no signs of slowing down.

A foundation of experience for developing our place in space | Dave Williams

With a wealth of knowledge on the global space industry, Dave Williams tells us about his career and why Australia is well-placed as a space-bound nation.

CSIRO tracks and monitors the movements of whale sharks

The mysterious beast of Ningaloo Reef: revealing the secrets of whale sharks

We’re uncovering the secrets of whale sharks by tracking their movements at Ningaloo Reef.

Here’s what a privacy policy that’s easy to understand could look like

We need a simple system for categorising data privacy settings, similar to the way Creative Commons specifies how work can be legally shared.

An aedes aegypti mosquito. Image: Muhammad Mahdi Karim

Taking a closer look at Zika

Everything you wanted to know about the virus from A to Zika.

A broccoli latte surrounded by bunches of raw broccoli

Broccoli: better latte than never

You’ve seen the turmeric latte and the latte served in an avocado but could the broccoli latte be the next coffee trend?

A childlike robot and a seal robot sit inactive on a table.

Social robots: supporting children on the autism spectrum

We’re trialling social robots to support education and therapy for children on the autism spectrum.

Busting vaccine myths with science

Because the only thing we want going viral is the truth.

A six legged robot walks next a tree in the rainforest

Eyes and legs in the Amazon: protecting biodiversity using data

We’re activating our sensor network in the Amazon and testing new robotics tech at the same time – all the in the name of biodiversity.

Gene drive technology: A new hope in the fight against feral cats

With feral cats killing an estimated two thousand native animals each minute, measures beyond those of reserves and baiting need to be considered. Gene drives present a new area of research and public discussion.

How we’re using Darwin’s theory of evolution to build robots that can adapt and learn on their own

A design process that focuses on adaptation and intelligence is essential to building robots that can handle the challenges of outdoor environments.