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The things we do for the love of science

From an electrician at the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) to an engineer in our Anechoic chamber down in Clayton, our people have had to learn some pretty niche skills on the job.

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Pint of Science: Sometimes science is better over a beer

Bringing scientists to your local pub to present their latest discoveries and make you fall in love with science.

(100,000) nautical miles of science

An inspiring science drama about a ship and its marine research, over a journey of 100,000 nautical miles.

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Superman’s X-ray vision ain’t got nothing on us

We’re working on a cutting edge sensor system that can detect explosives and other weapons, even chemical or biological agents, from a safe distance.

Water, earth, air: scientists in their elements

Our scientists are measuring the air, water and soil to better understand potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing in coal seam gas (CSG) production.

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A helping hand for a unique, spotty Tasmanian

Spotted Handfish may be critically-endangered, but with the help of a captive breeding program their future is looking considerably less murky.

Devourer of worlds: two of the worst pests have hybridised into a global ‘mega-pest’

The remarkably flexible cotton bollworm has overcome most insecticides and devoured global crop staples, and has now landed on the previously untarnished New World, there, with hybridisation now possible—it's a race against time for researchers to map its genome and find the genetic flaws to put a halt on its calamitous appetite.

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Nanoneedles: just what the doctor will order

While med pods are still the realm of sci-fi, our researchers are scouting out some space age next-gen health solutions to help solve Australia’s greatest health challenges.

Athletes aren’t the only ones going for gold

We’re finding hidden gold deposits by examining Eucalyptus leaves using x-ray imaging.

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Hot on the tracks of feral animals in the Top End

Our new tracking tech is helping manage the impacts of feral buffaloes and pigs in Arnhem Land.

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Farmers grab technology by the horns

We have a long history of farming in Australia but we’re looking at how the digital revolution is starting to change farming for the future.

Damn that’s delicious: low-carb cook ups

More recipes, more exercises, updated science and flexible food options – our Low-carb Every Day book is bigger and better than ever.