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Book smarts: Give the gift of science this year

CSIRO Publishing has a book for every type of reader. Christmas is just around the corner but there’s still time to get affordable, thoughtful and easy-to-wrap gifts.

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From walking sharks to wombat gates, five science stories you should know

So much happened in 2020 that even the most well-read might have missed a headline or two. From walking sharks to wombat gates, we've curated five stories to bring you up-to-speed.

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Behind the cover: publishing children’s science books

Ever thought you might want to write a children’s book? We spoke to CSIRO Publisher Briana Melideo about how to stand out as an author.

Unexpected venomous animals | Venom: The secrets of nature’s deadliest weapon

Venom has evolved from spit, maintenance proteins, bacteria neighbours, and is present in over 200,000 species: mammals, jellies, worms, you name it. To celebrate the release of 'Venom: The secrets of nature’s deadliest weapon', we've written up a blog to satisfy all of your venomous questions.

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Meet the families: A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia

Field Guide to Spiders of Australia is the most comprehensive spider guide to date. It's a one stop shop to satisfy all your arachnocuriosity.