It’s a! The research was published in the journal Viruses in early July. Our lab-grown airway cells could help minimise the need for animal testing and fast-track new treatments for human trials. You can read more about how our scientists did this here.

It’s c! Angela noticed the shape of a crocodile’s back and used this design for her project on high rise buildings. The crocodile-inspired knobs reduced the movement of the model when subjected to strong winds. Read more about Angela’s project here.

It’s d! Critterpedia combines machine learning and citizen science. It uses an algorithmic solution to identify the species of spider or snake submitted by users. Read more about Critterpedia here.

It’s c! It’s the oldest southern bluefin tuna ever recaptured after tagging, and longest ‘days at liberty’ for a tagged fish. See how this fish helped our research and how we’re moving away from traditional tagging here.

It’s a! Maths careers can be anything but average. Five of our mathematicians sat down and told us how they used maths to get to where they are. Read more about that here.

It’s a! Humans are the weakest link when it comes to cybersecurity attacks. We give you the low down on what these terms mean and how to avoid something “phishy” here.

It’s b! Scientists at our state-of-the-art biologics production facility in Melbourne are working on producing and scaling-up The University of Queensland’s (UQ) COVID-19 vaccine candidate. See how they’re making more of this vaccine candidate which is still safe and effective here.

It’s b! Type 2 diabetes is one of the greatest global health challenges of the 21st century. And it accounts for about 85-90 per cent of all diabetes cases. Our low carb diet can help manage this disease. Read more here or pre-order our new CSIRO Low Carb Diabetes Diet and Lifestyle Solution Book here.

It’s a! We produce the marine-derived Omega-3s using specific strains of unique thraustochytrids. These are a single-cell marine organism. As well as being vegan-friendly, it will offer a more sustainable option for consumers. Read more about our work and our partnership here.

It’s b! Divers inject the crown of thorns starfish with either vinegar or bile salt solution and leave them in place on the reef. These techniques kill quickly and effectively with no negative impacts on the marine environment. Vinegar has helped manage these starfish so they no longer consume coral faster than it can grow back. Read more here.