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Australia’s transition to renewables: as easy as flicking a switch?

Why don’t we just transition all electricity production to renewables right now? Well, it’s not quite that simple. We explain why.

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Ask an expert: new COVID-19 Omicron subvariants

Two new subvariants of the Omicron strain, the virus that causes COVID-19, are spreading rapidly. What do we know about them and how are we preparing? Our immunologist, Dr Daniel Layton, answers some common questions.

Student to success story: Our Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program

Dr Ben Porebski is an Aussie making his mark on the scientific world thanks, in part, to his experience with our Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program.

Virtual reality brings design projects to life

Using Virtual Reality (VR) technology in class has become a reality for graphics and architecture students at Pembroke High School.

Ten things you need to know about wombats

They might look like slow and snuggly teddy bears, but wombats are mostly solitary creatures. And they can outrun a dog when they need to get away.

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Meet Richard Stephenson: Tracking the James Webb Space Telescope

Meet master controller Richard Stephenson, supporting the James Webb Space Telescope’s exploration of the Universe.

Meet our engineer: Ashmita Sengupta

Meet the environmental and civil engineer working as a senior research scientist in our Managing Water Ecosystems Group.

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Meet Andrew Goodman: mHealth advocate

Andrew Goodman is investigating if mHealth can assist communities and service providers to get better health outcomes.

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Indigenous science solutions for tomorrow

We're working with communities across Australia to create Indigenous-driven science solutions. These solutions will support sustainable futures for Indigenous peoples, cultures and Country.

Expert commentary: Varroa mite

Our entomologist and bee expert comments on the Varroa mite, how it spreads and the current incursion.

Climate change: wildfire risk has grown nearly everywhere – but we can still influence where and how fires strike

Fire weather season – when wildfires are most likely to strike – has expanded almost everywhere.

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Weeds, fungi, weevils and biosecurity

CSIRO researchers continue to find ways to protect our biosecurity system in order to protect our environment, our agricultural industries and our way of life.