King's suit dampened but spirits blazed at fire demo Bushfire scientists and volunteer firefighting brigades greeted His Majesty and walked him through how Australia handles one of its greatest natural threats. AAP · Oct 21, 2024
Trial to test if electric vehicles can power homes Australia's national science agency will team with an electricity retailer to find out whether electric cars can be used to power homes and back up the grid. AAP · Oct 14, 2024
Scientists map the genome of Australian ‘punk’ fish that prefers to walk instead of swim Information ‘blueprint’ of the spotted handfish could aid monitoring, captive breeding and protection efforts, scientists say The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2024
The world is shifting away from using animals in research. Will Australia get left behind? Australia’s lack of transparency and funding leave it on the outer as researchers worldwide explore alternatives for training, study and testing The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2024
Greenhouse gas levels soaring, report warns Global methane levels are following the "most pessimistic" trajectory for greenhouse gas emissions and rising faster than ever, a CSIRO scientist warns. AAP · Sep 10, 2024
Australia's Silicon Valley wins over cashed-up firms Big-name firms including Afterpay and Cash App are moving into a precinct designated as a hub for Australian technology innovation. AAP · Aug 22, 2024
Newcastle CSIRO jobs likely to go as part of national purge CSIRO jobs at Mayfield Energy Centre in the firing line. Newcastle Herald · Aug 21, 2024
'Very dangerous': CSIRO theft could have been fatal, police say Police believe people have cut down live power lines for copper. The Canberra Times · Aug 21, 2024
CSIRO boss reveals 'confronting reality' of job cuts Agency confirms cuts will be worse than anticipated. The Canberra Times · Aug 20, 2024
Feeling the cold? Study shows newer homes are more cosy Apartments and houses built in the last decade are more energy efficient and easier to cool or heat, a CSIRO study has revealed. AAP · Aug 12, 2024
Bathroom fans and sliding glass doors: new research shows how those cold draughts sneak into your home Winter is now well upon us, and many of us – especially those living in old homes – are discovering just how draughty they are. In fact, Australia has some of the least air-tight homes in the world. The Conversation · Aug 12, 2024
The ghostly face that would make anyone's blood run cold Stumbling across the iceman of Namadgi is a chilling sight. The Canberra Times · Aug 9, 2024
'Save the CSIRO': Union calls on Husic to intervene in job cuts Negotiations over hundreds of job cuts drag out. The Canberra Times · Aug 6, 2024
Aged care is a job, and workers deserve more than they're getting Letters: 'They are not slaves.' Newcastle Herald · Jul 30, 2024
The Canberra Times · Jul 26, 2024 What's that sound? Dang! It's 40,000 dung beetles ready to work It's only when I listen intently that I can hear a low hum.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 25, 2024 Breakthrough in mystery of steel ship that disappeared 55 years ago The vessel was on its way from Newcastle to Townsville
The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024 Why are we finding so many Australian shipwrecks lately? There’s one research vessel helping uncover the past On August 23 1969, the coastal freighter MV Noongah departed Newcastle bound for Townsville with a cargo of steel and 26 crew. The 71-metre ship had been a regular sight along the eastern seaboard for a decade as it hauled cargo between cities up and down the coast.
AAP · Jul 24, 2024 Shipwreck mystery solved decades after deadly disaster More than 20 people were killed when a freighter sank off the NSW coast, but 55 years on researchers hope a new discovery will bring closure for their families.
AAP · Jul 23, 2024 Australia could play critical role EVs, solar minerals Rising demand for minerals needed to make electric cars, solar panels and wind turbines could deliver a unique opportunity for Australia, a report finds.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 18, 2024 Best leaders focus on the common good Letters and Short Takes: Friday, July 19, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2024 Renewables caught in misinformation crossfire from Australia’s nuclear cheerleaders Those pushing the nuclear option are making some questionable claims about the capacity of renewable energy
AAP · Jul 15, 2024 Kiwi super trawler targets threatened fish in Australia Australia is allowing a foreign super trawler to harvest a threatened fish species off Tasmania, amid serious concerns about a population crash.
The Conversation · Jul 14, 2024 No room for nuclear power, unless the Coalition switches off your solar Before renewables came along, coal-fired power stations pumped out electricity (and carbon emissions) 24 hours a day. But now, this type of “always on” baseload power is no longer necessary or commercially viable.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2024 Snowy 3.0? Experts say Australia has ‘so many good sites’ for more pumped hydro Such schemes have their critics but the technology, which has been known for a century, could help many nations reach net zero
The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2024 Adani’s Queensland coalmine a threat to important wetland, Indigenous groups and scientists say Letter urges environment minister to investigate alleged breaches at Doongmabulla Springs