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25.01.2022 Well, the space events start coming and they don't stop coming. Be an all star with December's sky guide.

24.01.2022 The names Bee Honey Bee. Our healthy honey bees play a vital role in the food chain, pollinating fruits and vegetables that we rely on. The effective pollination of wild and cultivated plants benefit our nutritional intake and reduce the cost of fruit and vegetable production. ... Proper pollination also speeds up the growth of plants and enhances yield sizes, leading to production efficiencies. This sweet snap was taken by John Roberts at our Canberra beehives. He is one of our researchers studying biosecurity threats to Australian honey bees, such as Varroa mites and the bee viruses they spread.

24.01.2022 Last night our Indigenous STEM Education Project won the Australian Museum Eureka Prize for STEM Inclusion.

23.01.2022 Baby you light up my world like nobody else This squid is showing off its chromatophores! Chromatophores are cells which contain an elastic sac in the centre full of pigment. And this pigment can be black, yellow, orange or brown. A complex array of nerves and muscles controls whether the sac expands or contracts. When the sac expands, the colour is more visible. ... Their chromatophores help them change their colour in the blink of an eye. But some animals also have iridophores, which are a type of chromatophore. Theyre pigment cells which reflect light to create iridescent greens, blues, silvers and golds! Much like this oceanic disco ball. : Discovery via Salty.FlyTying.

23.01.2022 Hey ALA! It's your birthday! We're gonna party like it's your birthday! In 10 years, our Atlas of Living Australia has grown to become the most comprehensive dataset on Australian biodiversity! Let's celebrate.

23.01.2022 Down but not out. COVID-19 helped us reduce greenhouse gas emissions this year. But as the new United In Science report explains, its going to take more than a pandemic to stabilise the Earths climate.

22.01.2022 Want those *optimal* spring vibes? Weve got just the ticket. Follow our Spotify playlist here! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0EHIsE8bpepRKZiHZe8ebm

22.01.2022 We're developing new technologies and practices for farmers to adapt to a changing climate, helping them reap more for what they sow.

22.01.2022 Move over CSI, hello CSIRO. Heres how our researchers do the Synthetic Blood Penetration Test when testing surgical face masks. It determines how well a mask can act as a barrier against blood-borne pathogens. We spray a volume of synthetic blood at the centre of the mask at high velocity. This measures the masks ability to stop blood getting through. ... Its one of the three tests we do at our accredited face mask testing facility for single-use surgical face masks. https://blog.csiro.au/face-mask-testing/

21.01.2022 Look out behind you! Its our blog dispelling magpie myths!

20.01.2022 A 500-year-old method for gold analysis is now being challenged by a revolutionary x-ray process.

20.01.2022 Working from home? We give you full permission to sing along at full volume to these tracks. Let us know your working from home anthems, and we may even add them to the playlist.

20.01.2022 The sun has set on Tuesday, meaning today is Wombat Wednesday! Wally the Wombat has taken us to his favourite sunset spot in Cradle Mountain-Lake in Tasmanias North West. Wombats are widespread throughout Tasmania and you will find them from sea level to alpine areas. ... : hugowalton (IG) via Australia.com #WombatWednesday See more

19.01.2022 A big summer 2020 mood. Already feeling the heat? Live vicariously through this platypus making his way up through the Hobart Rivulet in Tasmania. Their mating season has now wrapped up. So we could be expecting to see some baby platypups in a few months time! ... : Hobart Rivulet Platypus

19.01.2022 Snackin your way through 2020? Youll go lentil for our hommus recipe!

19.01.2022 This whale's making its debut at the 2021 NBA season. This stunning snap was taken by Jake Wilton Photo in Carnarvon, Western Australia. He's a finalist in the Australian Photography Awards - APA. Humpback whales often breach like this. They throw two thirds or more of their bodies out of the water and splash down on their backs. ... Scientists aren't entirely sure why they breach. But theories include communication, attracting other whales, or warning off other males.

19.01.2022 Sea levels are currently rising at 3.5cm per decade, presenting an ongoing challenge for Australians now and in the decades ahead. Bureau of Meteorology #StateOfTheClimate

18.01.2022 Just wanna stop being critically endangered Today is #ThreatenedSpeciesDay. See how citizen scientists are helping to save the critically endangered Kangaroo Island dunnart from extinction.

18.01.2022 New research shows its possible to feed the world *and* bend the curve on biodiversity loss.

18.01.2022 "I hate to say it. I hope I dont sound ridiculous, but I dont know what this image is. Sorry to this image." -- Keke Palmer about the photo youre looking at right now. Were back with another game of "Guess that image: CSIRO edition." ... Can you help? Heres a hint. Its safe to say the scientists who took this photo arent *pressed* about where their research is going. Comment below with what you think it is. We will reveal all tomorrow - stay tuned! : CSIRO

17.01.2022 After the Black Summer bushfires, heavy rains extinguished many fires but turned high-quality water in our rivers to sludge. This is how we can better prepare for next time.

17.01.2022 Our State of the Climate report puts this year’s bushfires and intensifying drought into the longer-term context of climate change trends. Bureau of Meteorology #StateOfTheClimate

17.01.2022 Dr Rob Grenfell appeared on The Project last night to discuss the University of Oxford vaccine and explain how an adverse reaction impacts the trials. #COVID19 #Coronavirus

16.01.2022 Miso bear has secured the bag. #WombatWednesday Wombats are known for their relaxed nature. They generally move slowly unless threatened. When relaxed, wombats will often sleep on their backs with their legs in the air. They can also sleep up to 16 hours a day! #Goals... : Wild Paws Wildlife Shelter

16.01.2022 The N in NSFW stands for nudibranch. What you're seeing here are two nudibranchs bumping uglies. It's interesting because nudibranchs have both male and female reproductive organs, making them hermaphrodites. But they can't fertilise themselves. ... There are more than 2,000 known species of nudibranch, and new ones are often being identified. They are found throughout the world's oceans but are most abundant in shallow, tropical waters. : Corinne (IG: corinnelovesnature)

16.01.2022 From monitoring floods to improving the agricultural sector, researchers through the Aus4Innovation program are tackling Vietnams biggest environmental challenges.

16.01.2022 This fungus lives its life like a candle on the wood. #FungiFriday This is Artomyces austropiperatus, or the crowned coral fungus. Theyre named for their characteristic crown like tops and grow to about 8cm tall and 4cm wide. They can be a very pale pinky-grey. But the older ones can generally show a stronger orange to purple colour with black tips. ... It fruits from late autumn through winter on well-rotted wood. This wood is often hidden under, or within, deep leaf and twig litter. Keen for more fungi finds? You can discover this and more in "The Allure of Fungi." Available to buy from CSIRO Publishing: https://www.publish.csiro.au/book/7790/ : echidnacharlie (on Instagram)

15.01.2022 New research shows there is a way for us to feed the world, and reverse global biodiversity loss.

14.01.2022 We are solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. www.csiro.au

13.01.2022 "If you like drinking beer and wine, eating avocados or chocolate, then you should be a fan of insects." Our entomologist Dr Bryan Lessard shows us a day in the life, and why insects are so important in preventing global food shortages.

13.01.2022 When one hatch closes, another opens. Nelson Kuna was supposed to go home after his research voyage with #RVInvestigator. Instead, he grabbed an opportunity to work alongside an international team on amazing marine science. Schmidt Ocean Institute SSSI Young Professionals

13.01.2022 Virtual meetings and home schooling... but the science must go on! Three of our people share how theyve adapted their work in lockdown.

13.01.2022 We have got our hands on this *EXCLUSIVE* footage of Matilda from Sydney Zoo. For some immediate feel-good-ness please turn your volume all the way up to 11. In a way, we are Matilda and Wombat Wednesday is truly the little carrot treat that brightens our week. ... Side note: If you are in possession of exclusive wombat content slide into our DMs immediately. #WombatWednesday

12.01.2022 Its the incredible people here at CSIRO that drive our science - and we want to say thank you.

12.01.2022 If you had "discover an alien civilisation" on your 2020 bingo card, you might need to wait a little longer to cross it off. ICRAR

11.01.2022 Six months, six science moments. Our scientists have tested vaccine candidates, face masks, surfaces, sewage and more in the global fight against COVID-19. We’ve named our top six COVID-19 research highlights for 2020.... #COVID19 #Coronavirus

11.01.2022 Sewage testing is a quick and early way to identify COVID-19 hotspots. We answered your questions about tracking the virus in wastewater. #COVID19 #Coronavirus

10.01.2022 This is 100% where my mum thinks her photos are uploaded to #thecloud This eye-catching cloud loomed over Melbourne on Tuesday morning. Rowland Beardsell from the Bureau of Meteorology identified the floating formation as a lenticular cloud (altocumulus lenticularis).... The clouds formed near mountain ranges where there was strong atmospheric flow pushing perpendicular to the range. The stunning colour is all due to timing. Sun rising in the east and the illumination on ice crystals give the cloud its bright glow. : Dale Madison : ABC News More: https://www.abc.net.au//surreal-scenes-as-spacesh/12640112

10.01.2022 Weve cross-bred a dwarf breed of grape that continuously fruits all year round. But wed be very grapeful for some help.

10.01.2022 21 July 2019 was the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. It was also the same day that Dr David Rand stepped into our labs for the first time.

10.01.2022 We may be restricted with travel. But that doesnt mean we cant give you a front-row seat to Ningaloo Reef! Did you know that Ningaloo Reef is one of only two coral reefs in the world that have formed on the western side of a continent! And Ningaloo has about 200 species of hard coral and 50 species of soft coral. Our scientists, with BHP, are hard at work uncovering the weird and wonderful. All of which provide new and exciting insights.... From turtle nail clippings to tracking whale sharks, and finding the largest community of mushroom corals in the world, find out more about this marine wonderland. https://blog.csiro.au/ningaloo-reef-discoveries/ : CSIRO Ningaloo Outlook Shallow Reefs Team

09.01.2022 Just a tad crowded. Check out these convergent lady beetles (Hippodamia convergens)! They were found in the Chiricahua Mountains in Arizona, USA. When lady beetles come together in large numbers like this, it's called an aggregation. ... There are multiple hypotheses to why lady beetles aggregate. Some scientists say that lady beetles come together like this to mate. Others say that they aggregate to share a limited food supply or other resources or hibernate. : Mallory Louise Davies

08.01.2022 Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking. But seriously, we wouldnt have it any other way! Check out Atlas of Living Australia for more! You can also upload your observations, identify species, and contribute to the wild world of Australian biodiversity.

08.01.2022 Are we closing in on a COVID-19 vaccine? Tune in as our Dr Rob Grenfell discusses the ongoing vaccine trials, therapeutic drugs, and the logistics of inoculating a country. #COVID19 #Coronavirus

06.01.2022 If you think COVID-19 is bad, you dont want anti-microbial resistance.

05.01.2022 Diiiiiid we mention you can follow us on Spotify? Yes? No? Just checking... https://open.spotify.com/user/fs8pbo7y0dk9h4grl0mghwsdd

05.01.2022 Want a successful STEM career but not sure what it looks like? Meet Neil Ireland, a patent lawyer helping clients protect their research.

05.01.2022 What will our streetscape look like in 2050? The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted opportunities for Australia to invest in smarter, greener, safer, and healthier cities. #COVID19 #Coronavirus

04.01.2022 Our researchers have helped develop an app that assists with COVID-19 testing for patients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. #COVID19 #Coronavirus

03.01.2022 Life on Venus? The discovery of phosphine gas has scientists wondering if there are potential signs of life in Venus atmosphere.

03.01.2022 Did the Grinch steal Christmas beetles too? People have noticed fewer Christmas beetles in recent years. Here's why.

02.01.2022 Getting a golden ticket? 0/10 Getting a quokka coin from the The Perth Mint? 11/10 #ICYMI, The Perth Mint is releasing a limited-edition quokka coin! So to celebrate, we giving you a quokka (Setonix brachyurus) fun fact. ... Can you be-leaf they have a favourite food? A study found that Guichenotia ledifolia, a small shrub species with pink or blue flowers, is one of the quokkas favourites. Quokkas are herbivores who primarily feed at night. And they can survive for long periods without food or water. : @cruzysuzy (on Instagram) See more

02.01.2022 Guilty of over and under watering? Our Chameleon Card technology lets you know how thirsty your plants really are.

02.01.2022 Are you thinking of renovating your home this summer? We’ve collated our experts’ top tips on renovating or retrofitting for energy efficiency. Because, like Darryl Kerrigan says, your home is your castle! https://blog.csiro.au/renovating-or-retrofitting/

01.01.2022 Fragments of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can be detected in sewage samples. This allows scientists to confirm its presence in a community days before positive cases or clusters show up from individual screening, even before symptoms appear. This timeline provides a guide to the COVID-19 sewage testing process.... And heres some peace of mind: the virus might be present, but is not contagious due to the detergents in wastewater. Want more information on the process and how its becoming a critical part of our COVID-19 response? https://ecos.csiro.au/how-sewage-testing-helps-contain-cov/ #Coronavirus #COVID19