Each year, our taxonomists describe and name around 200 new species, from weevils and weedfish to weird plants.
A special weevil has been released in Queensland waterways as a biological control agent to get rid of cabomba, a fast-spreading weed wreaking havoc on our aquatic environment.
Do you love science? We get it, we do too. To keep you inspired, entertained, and of course informed this summer, we’ve put together a list of great reads.
Indigenous business Secret Harvest was supported by our Kick-Start program to investigate a native plant known for its healing properties.
From holly to Christmas beetles, meet these 12 species of Christmas that remind us of the holiday season in Australia.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species has added 23 threatened orchids from Australia.
Soil is everywhere, but it is also very valuable. Let's dig into exactly why.
Millions of specimens held in our National Research Collections Australia are going digital for science.
Insect pollinators are just as important for native flowers as they are for crops. We’re unveiling the hidden pollinator networks in the Australian alps.
We are working with a with a gum tree species to both conserve and commercialise it.
Google, CSIRO and DFAT team up to support climate resilience – with help from AI.
Researchers at the Australian National Herbarium in Canberra are digitising nearly a million plant specimens. They’ll soon be available for everyone to use.
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