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Curious Kids: Where are all the other galaxies hidden?

Some galaxies are so far away they would take thousands of millions of years to reach. They are hiding a very long way away.

Hand holding round gold ingot featuring CSIRO logo

Cyanide-free gold… I’ll have a bar of that.

We’ve poured the country’s first cyanide-free gold using our clever process in an effort to put an end to the use of toxic chemicals to extract the yellow metal.

Fueling a car with hydrogen

How hydrogen power can help us cut emissions, boost exports, and even drive further between refills

Hydrogen has several advantages over other energy carriers, such as batteries. It is a single product that can service multiple markets and, if produced using low- or zero-emissions energy sources, it can help us significantly cut greenhouse emissions.

Interronauts | CSIRO podcast Ep 17: Mm, I get high-rises with a little help from my fronds, Martian lakes, microbial census, and swiped IDs

Take a walk on the mild side with Jesse and Rif as they chat about smartphones swiping your ID by gesture, the vitality of Australia's marine microbes, Mars' lake, and the unforeseen and multifarious benefits of time in nature.

Future farms: broccoli lattes, digital dioramas and high-tech hens

Our annual AgCatalyst event is showcasing the latest science and technology in the agriculture, food and fibre sectors.

The key to a STEM career? Curiosity, persistence and a knack for problem solving!

Google Research Fellow, ICT Student of the Year and advocate for science, technology engineering and maths (STEM) careers, Samy Movassaghi tells us a little about her job and how she ended up working as a STEM professional.

Foreshadowing attacks: cybersecurity researchers save the day

An international team of researchers has discovered a new cybersecurity vulnerability called Foreshadow.

Researchers inspect cotton plants in the glasshouse.

Best of both whorls: cotton with the benefits of synthetics

We’re working on new types of cotton that are still biodegradable and renewable, but with the added benefit of properties that make synthetic fibres popular.

Baraja @CSIRO: better self-driving cars on the cards

Our start-up savvy and world class facilities have helped put LIDAR company Baraja on the 3D, laser directed map.

We just appointed our new Chief Scientist and she is one ‘super woman’

When Dr Cathy Foley isn't conducting ground-breaking research on super conductors she's spreading the word of STEM careers and their vitality for Australia. And now she's our Chief Scientist!

Oh the places you’ll go (with a career in science)!

Like to see the world? Considering a STEM career? Why not combine the two? In the words of Dr Seuss: “Out there things can happen, and frequently do, to people as brainy and footsy as you”.

Eureka Prizes Finalists: Backing our bright minds

Find out who our finalists are for the Eureka Prizes (The Oscars of Australian science).