innovation Archives - CSIROscope

Our big breakthroughs in 2019

2019 was a big year for us. Before you head off for the end of year break, let’s reflect on the exciting science we brought to you this year.

Sam vs Wild: from Alzheimer’s to Antarctica

Our research scientist Samantha Burnham works with data to try to map out the trajectory of Alzheimer’s disease – and now she’s off to Antarctica.

Manufacturing

Synthesism: when metal organic frameworks and art combine

Artist in residence Chris Henschke resently explored the art and science of metal organic frameworks (also known as MOFs).

Magpie geese return with help from ethical AI and Indigenous Knowledge

In the wetlands of Kakadu, rangers are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Indigenous Knowledge to care for country. The results are promising: thousands of magpie geese are returning to roost.

One hack of a weekend

A tool to capture whale sounds and share them with the community and an app to help keep you cool in the city. These were the winning ideas from GovHack.

Investigator

Meet the innovation expert behind our RV Investigator

Network 10's Australia By Design series is looking for Australia’s top innovation of 2019. Our own Toni Moate is an expert judge on the show. Find out what makes her so qualified for the job.

Manufacturing

Stroke of Aussie genius paints a bright future for art masterpieces

Masterpieces by Rembrandt and van Dyck have been preserved for years to come thanks to a special resin CSIRO developed with NGV and Boron Molecular.

Energy

Sun and dusted! Highlights from the World Solar Challenge

Is this the world's most epic road trip? It's certainly the greenest! The sun may have set on this year's World Solar Challenge, but our solar science is on the rise.

Data61

Coviu: Aussie tech improving rural healthcare

The cloud-based healthcare experience with Coviu removes the need for a physical presence during medical consultations, helping rural and regional patients.

Environment

Why are scientists building a synthetic yeast genome?

Why do scientists want to build a synthetic yeast genome? And what might we use it for?

Manufacturing

Rise of the nanomachines in the war on diabetes

How assembly line nanofactories could lower the cost of diabetes medication.

How do you mend a broken heart?

We celebrated World Heart Day with science and technology. In a world-first, a man in the US received a replacement aortic heart valve.

Innovation