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Good news from the River Murray: two fish species have bounced back from the Millennium Drought in record numbers

This year marks a decade since the end of the Millennium Drought, when flood waters reached the mouth of the River Murray in 2010. Find out what's been going on in these waters since then.

Health

Our Australian biosecurity system needs a rethink for decade’s challenges

The Australian biosecurity system is facing more challenges than before, and time is running out. But our new report shows the solution.

About Us

October science quiz: how well do you know our people and their research?

We're always talking about how great our researchers are. Our October science quiz highlights some of our featured people and their research. So, are you ready? It's quiz-ness time.

Tech

GovHack 2020: Finding solutions to bushfires and plastic waste

We willingly offered up our data to participants in this year’s GovHack competition. And it's been reimagined in some fascinating ways!

Meet our researcher: Dr David Rand AM

Dr David Rand AM is a leader in energy research. He discusses his life, career and shared work anniversary with the Apollo 11 Moon landing.

Health

Living a low carb lifestyle just got easier

Wanting to eat healthy but low on time? Put down the takeaway menu and find out how we are serving up nutritious ready-to-eat low carb meals.

Environment

Mt Resilience uses AR to help you prepare for disaster

To prepare people for more frequent and extreme weather events, our researchers teamed up with the ABC to embrace AR with Mt Resilience.

About Us

Best in class: award-winning advice from engineering student

Year 12 student Oliver Balfour shares his tips and advice for STEM students entering the BHP Foundation Science and Engineering Awards.

Meet our researcher: Dr Justin Perry

Meet Dr Justin Perry. He aims to co-develop culturally appropriate and cutting-edge ways to monitor Australian biodiversity.

Oceans

Diving deep into the shallow reefs of Ningaloo Reef

We are mapping the shallow reefs of Ningaloo Reef to understand more about coral growth and marine ecosystem health.

Space

Meet our researcher: Dr Chenoa Tremblay

Astronomer Dr Chenoa Tremblay uses modern telescopes and supercomputing power to find and study atoms and molecules in interstellar space.

Energy

Fewer flights and a pesticide-free pitch? Here’s how Australia’s football codes can cut their carbon bootprint

Ahead of this weekend’s grand finals, let’s examine the carbon emissions of our major men’s football leagues: the AFL, NRL and A-League, as well as Australia’s Super Rugby teams.