CSIRO Staff

So far, no signals have been detected to suggest we are not alone. But with the Murchison Widefield Array now allowing much-expanded searches... the search for extraterrestrial intelligence – commonly referred to as SETI – is definitely ramping up. https://scitechdaily.com/seti-the-future-of-extraterrestrial-intelligence/ …pic.twitter.com/Y2QFhmeGlK

Australia could develop an industry worth up to $27 billion a year and create 44,000 jobs by 2040 by building its synthetic biology ecosystem, according to a new CSIRO report. Synthetic biology promises a $27B dividend for Australia - https://www.csiro.au/en/news/News-releases/2021/Synthetic-biology-promises-a-$27B-dividend-for-Australia …pic.twitter.com/AVCKBhgt68

CSIRO's Dr Jessica Bogard has won the prestigious ASPIRE prize for innovations to increase access to healthy and sustainable foods for vulnerable people in low- and middle-income countries. Australian researcher wins international ASPIRE Prize - https://www.science.org.au/news-and-events/news-and-media-releases/australian-nutritional-researcher-wins-international-2021 …pic.twitter.com/PjtaxUe14j

Analysis conducted at UNSW Canberra - in collaboration with CSIRO - has demonstrated that a new space-based Earth observation system would be a valuable piece of infrastructure for monitoring and managing Australia's inland and coastal waterbodies https://phys.org/news/2021-08-satellite-quality-australia.html …pic.twitter.com/PGpBkMcPZC

Joint research conducted by the CSIRO and the Queensland University of Technology found that without international travel restrictions, more than 48,000 Covid cases would likely have entered Australia between January and May 2020. https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7402411/border-closures-stopped-40000-cases/?cs=14225 …pic.twitter.com/LnlKt1q6F5

CSIRO has hit back at claims it was pursuing a policy of undermining livestock industries, saying that it was as committed today as it had been for a century to support agricultural industries across cropping, livestock, aquaculture and horticulture. https://www.farmweekly.com.au/story/7401626/csiro-insists-fake-meat-push-does-not-reduce-support-for-farmers/?cs=5151 …pic.twitter.com/nR5syyT4cz

The researchers found that most encounters they reviewed involved male snakes during mating season and that many of the attacks stemmed from misunderstood courting practices. Scientists find olive sea snakes just want sex when they 'attack' reef divers - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-20/sexy-olive-sea-snakes-looking-for-love/100391926 …pic.twitter.com/1LgPXmXvMp

BlueScope is partnering with CSIRO to use charcoal produced from pyrolysis of organic material, or biochar, as another replacement for a portion of the metallurgical coal used in the blast furnace. BlueScope Steel seeks alternatives to coal - https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2245341-australias-bluescope-steel-seeks-alternatives-to-coal …pic.twitter.com/2Ii6qxZhBO

A decade after designing and building Australia’s first zero emission house, CSIRO is aiming to achieve net zero emissions for its Newcastle Energy Centre by 2025, all of CSIRO by 2030, and all of its indirect emissions and value chains by 2050. https://www.csiro.au/en/news/News-releases/2021/CSIRO-energy-site-to-lead-emissions-target …pic.twitter.com/DFUrqhhFYx

To continue the transformation of Northern Australia, truly understanding the potential is critical. This is especially when it comes to land and water resources can be leveraged for development while preserving environmental and cultural heritage. https://ecos.csiro.au/research-and-innovation-to-harness-opportunities-for-the-north/ …pic.twitter.com/PVT5rUMRHY

Australia is playing a crucial role monitoring the increasing danger presented by space junk. Astrophysicist Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith said the biggest danger was the millions of small pieces of debris caused when objects collided. https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/australian-scientists-track-scary-space-junk/news-story/04922052173585c4c6fc808f25511280 …pic.twitter.com/eWePE8TKyc

Living oyster breakwaters being trialled in NSW coastal areas could help hold back rising Australian sea levels which have risen at a greater rate than the global average in recent decades according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. https://www.smh.com.au/national/how-living-breakwaters-could-protect-the-coast-from-rising-sea-levels-20210812-p58i7p.html …pic.twitter.com/oE511pFMsT

A father and son bonding over their love for snorkeling has lead to 10-year-old Rehan Somaweera becoming one of the youngest people in Australia to author a published scientific paper as part of a CSIRO journal. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-15/perth-boy-rehan-somaweera-publishes-scientific-paper/100372352 …pic.twitter.com/UWDCwDRJdX

Scientists are warning NSW farmers of a resurgence in mice numbers after winter failed to kill off the animal... CSIRO said mice numbers have not declined in NSW in the cooler months as had been expected. Fears of NSW mice resurgence in spring - https://thewest.com.au/business/agriculture/fears-of-nsw-mice-resurgence-in-spring-c-3695856 …pic.twitter.com/5JvhlWQXhw

Like a scene from a science-fiction film, a drone makes its way through an inhospitable environment. But this isn’t science fiction - this is happening in regional Queensland. Drones, autonomous robots could be deployed in mines to improve safety - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-14/drones-could-be-deployed-in-coal-mines-to-improve-safety/100342860 …pic.twitter.com/eCMctCg9Ps

CSIRO’s Dr Rob Grenfell addresses concerns about the ‘fast’ production of the COVID-19 vaccines, such as how do we know vaccines are safe when the production has been rushed? CSIRO’s Dr Rob Grenfell addresses vaccine safety concerns - https://www.araratadvertiser.com.au/story/7388736/covid-bites-with-dr-grenfell-part-two-video/?src=rss …pic.twitter.com/xnR8k87Jnb

As new variants of COVID-19 emerge, we’re learning to live with this virus. The behavioural experts at the CSIRO have compiled some lockdown tips that will hopefully help us all to get through these trying times. CSIRO tips for livin’ la vida lockdown - https://australianseniorsnews.com.au/covid-19/csiro-tips-for-livin-la-vida-lockdown/ …pic.twitter.com/iifeEb0RFf

The Magistrate said it was clear Dr Abel believed civil disobedience was required in certain circumstances, and as his charge was a fine-only offence she dismissed it and did not impose a conviction. https://the-riotact.com/former-csiro-scientist-vows-he-will-continue-to-break-the-law-to-protest-climate-change/483535 …pic.twitter.com/NZaULxXshK

CSIRO's decision to back a lab-made milk substitute may have disturbed many dairy farmers, but it could also trigger a much-needed revival in efforts to celebrate the value of real milk? CSIRO's lab milk puts real dairy's marketing needs in spotlight - https://www.northqueenslandregister.com.au/story/7379747/lab-milk-puts-pressure-on-dairy-to-better-promote-the-real-thing/?cs=4735 …pic.twitter.com/b4xTkK6qsc