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Women krilling it in Antarctica

In the icy waters off Antarctica, a team of women are leading the way while trawling for answers about Antarctic krill.

We’ve made progress to curb global emissions. But it’s a fraction of what’s needed

The global pandemic caused an unprecedented drop in global emissions. But this is likely to rebound as economies start to recover.

Denise Hardesty on her hands at the beach reaching for plastic

Meet our researcher: Dr Denise Hardesty

Meet Dr Denise Hardesty. She uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to research ways to stop plastic pollution from entering our environment.

A man standing outside in a suit with his arms crossed

COVID-19 Expert FAQ: Dr Rob Grenfell

Wouldn’t it be handy if you could carry around a COVID-19 expert in your pocket? Like Siri or Alexa – […]

Photo of turtle hatchlings. They are included in our fantastic February Quiz.

February stars: our monthly science quiz

Feeling fab? We've had another month of exciting and innovative science stories. Test your memory with our February quiz!

From blinking lights to hydro stations: engineering the code for success

With the STEM Professionals in Schools program, Robbie Bell finds unique ways to show students how engineering is part of their daily lives.

Meet our researcher: Dr John Ward

We meet Dr John Ward. He oversees how clean energy systems can continue to be integrated into existing power generation in the grid.

Two citizen scientists recording plot data outside

Become a citizen scientist: create your own project to help the environment

In our three-part series, we explore the ways you can help scientists understand extreme events. In this final part, we explain how to set up your own citizen scientist project.

Scientist holding cannabis.

Licence to chill: developing medicinal cannabis products

Our new licence to manufacture medicinal cannabis products will help drive the development of novel cannabis-based therapeutics in Australia.

Two dogs, one cream coloured, and one dark, holding a ball in its mouth, are running on grass.

Canine ehrlichiosis: the new tick-borne dog disease in Australia

Canine ehrlichiosis, caused by Ehrlichia canis, is a tick-borne dog disease recently detected in parts of Australia. We're helping respond.

Darwin park, Darwin, Northern Territory

Cool havens in a hot city: improving Darwin’s parks

Darwin’s parks and gardens provide a cool haven in the tropical capital city. As the climate heats up, we want to hear from you on how Darwin can create better green spaces.

Pinned specimens in our insect collection

Take a virtual tour of our insect collection

We're taking you on a virtual tour of our Australian National Insect Collection from your home. Come inside.