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Viện khoa học hàng đầu của Úc, CSIRO, sẽ cắt giảm 350 vị trí nghiên cứu toàn thời gian để giải quyết chi phí gia tăng, một hành động mà Hiệp Hội Nhân Viên của Viện mô tả là 'khủng khiếp'. Giám đốc điều hành của cơ quan này cho biết, đầu tư của liên bang vào nghiên cứu đang suy giảm nghiêm trọng. Thủ tướng Anthony Albanese đã phải đối mặt với những câu hỏi về việc liệu việc cắt giảm ngân sách C-S-I-R-O của chính phủ ông, có vượt qua những khoản cắt giảm của Tony Abbott, hay không.

اتحادیه انجمن کارکنان سازمان تحقیقات علمی و صنعتی مشترک المنافع (CSIRO) از دولت فدرال خواسته است تا بودجه اضافی را برای این آژانس اختصاص دهد تا روند کاهش مشاغل را معکوس کند.

호주 대표 과학기관 CSIRO가 최대 350명의 정규직 축소를 예고했습니다. 기관은 상승하는 비용과 재원 공백을 이유로 연구 방향을 재편하겠다고 밝혔습니다. 노조는 "공공 과학에 타격을 주는 전례 없는 감원"이라며 정부를 비판했습니다.

أهم العناوين: - اثنان وعشرون قتيلا في قطاع غزة جراء القصف الإسرائيلي  المعارضة تنتقد تراجع الحكومة الفيدرالية عن تمويل المستشفيات العامة في أستراليا  ألبانيزي يواجه ضغوطاً بعد تخفيضات جديدة في وكالة البحوث و العلوم الوطنية CSIRO  جدل في نيو ساوث ويلز بعد سماح الشرطة بتظاهرة للنازيين الجدد أمام البرلمان.

Australia might like to boast that it's the clever country - so why has our premier science agency slashed hundreds of jobs?

Australia might like to boast that it's the clever country - so why has our premier science agency slashed hundreds of jobs?

Australia's national science agency, the CSIRO, has announced it is slashing up to 350 jobs from research teams.

In this episode of the AI in Education Podcast, Ray and Dan wrap up Series 14 with a packed news and research roundup. They start with the tricky world of AI governance in education, where Ray explains how schools and universities can simplify their policies instead of writing 26 new ones. The conversation then turns to a Washington Post piece on the rise of new AI-driven jobs - from conversation designers to human-AI collaboration leads - and what this means for the future of work and capability-building. They also unpack new insights from cechat about how teachers are creating and using AI agents, explore Microsoft's AI Diffusion report, and look at La Trobe University's staff chatbot, "Troby." They discuss Google's education research, Claude's pilot in Icelandic schools, and the latest update from OpenAI, before closing with a fascinating study on how students respond differently to teacher versus AI feedback. Listen in for practical insights, fresh data, and a few laughs along the way.   News   As AI reshapes the job market, here are 16 roles it has created - Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/10/29/ai-new-jobs/    CENet analyses teacher created AI agents https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cenet---catholic-education-network_aiwithheart-catholicschools-catholiceducation-activity-7393528419411668992-nQc1    Microsoft AI Diffusion research https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/group/aiei/ai-diffusion/    Mustafa Suleyman - Human super intelligence https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/microsoft-launches-superintelligence-team-targeting-medical-diagnosis-to-start/ar-AA1PWmIO    Microsoft will offer in-country data processing in Australia & UK for Microsoft 365 Copilot https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/11/04/microsoft-offers-in-country-data-processing-to-15-countries-to-strengthen-sovereign-controls-for-microsoft-365-copilot/    Case Study "La Trobe University supercharges academic productivity with AI and Copilot Studio" https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/guidance/case-studies/latrobe-supercharges   New Google paper on AI and the future of learning https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/ai-and-learning/    Iceland goes Anthropic https://www.anthropic.com/news/anthropic-and-iceland-announce-one-of-the-world-s-first-national-ai-education-pilots    Open AI - ChatGPT's new personalities https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/openai-says-the-brand-new-gpt-51-is-warmer-and-has-more-personality-options/ar-AA1QjoBA    Competitions for students to get involved in:   CSIRO want you to predict pasture biomass from images - global https://www.kaggle.com/competitions/csiro-biomass   United States Artificial Intelligence Institute Hackathon - US only https://www.usaii.org/ai-insights/usaii-kicks-off-the-ai-nextgen-challenge-2026-americas-largest-scholarship-program    How confidential is your chat with AI? https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/12/australia-national-security-chief-ai-speech-writing/    Research   Teacher, peer, or AI? Comparing effects of feedback sources in higher education https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266655732500059X       

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Get ready for another jam-packed episode of Fun Kids Science Weekly — where we answer your biggest questions, explore the latest discoveries, and travel to the farthest corners of the universe! This week, we’re looking up at the sky to discover why it’s blue, uncovering a brand-new glowing shark in the deep ocean, and joining a mission to find a planet just like Earth! In Science in the News, Prince William reveals the five winners of the Earthshot Prize — celebrating the world’s best ideas for protecting our planet. Then, scientists uncover evidence that the first humans may have been inventors, and Dr. Will White from CSIRO introduces us to a dazzling new deep-sea species — a glowing shark that lights up the darkness! We’ll also be tackling your questions: Marcus wants to know why the sky is blue, and meteorologist Kirsty McCabe has the brilliant explanation. Plus, Dangerous Dan introduces us to one electrifying creature — the Electric Ray ⚡ And in Battle of the Sciences, astronomer Annelies Mortier takes us on a journey through space in the hunt for another world that could be just like ours. What do we learn about?· Why the sky is blue· The new glowing shark discovered in the deep sea· The earliest human inventors· The Electric Ray· And in Battle of the Sciences... the search for another Earth! All on this week’s Fun Kids Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out centipedes versus millipedes isn't as simple as a numbers game.But here at What the Duck?! we never skip leg day.Featuring:Dr Juanita Rodriguez, Australian National Insect Collection, CSIRO.Dr Bruno Alves Buzatto, Flinders University.Luis Villazon, Science Educator UK.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering: Angela Grant.This episode of What the Duck?! was originally broadcast in 2022 and produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.Find more episodes of the ABC podcast, What the Duck?! with the always curious Dr Ann Jones exploring the mysteries of nature on the ABC Listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. You'll learn more about the weird and unusual aspects of our natural world in a quirky, fun way with easy to understand science.

Tessara Therapeutics, a pioneering biotech start-up based in Melbourne, has developed a platform which creates 3D human brain models using stem cells.Its RealBrain technology generates reproducible, scalable micro-tissues that mimic the complexity of the human brain. Ready to accelerate neural drug discovery – without using animal models.From working with CSIRO's Kickstart program, receiving a CRC-P grant with Xylo Bio, and the University of Sydney  to develop neuroplastogens to research the treatment of addiction disorders and inking a new agreement with Swiss based InSphero, Tessara Therapeutics is helping to unlock human neuroscience. Joining us on the MTPConnect podcast is Tessara Therapeutics CEO and Managing Director, Dr Christos Papadimitriou to tell us more about their innovation to accelerate neural drug discovery and their plans to take this technology global.

What if the biggest risk in AI isn't the technology itself, but building it without understanding the problem first? Professor Didar Zowghi leads pioneering research on diversity and inclusion in AI at CSIRO's Data61. Her DNI guidelines were incorporated into Australia's national framework for AI in government in 2024. But her path to becoming a trailblazer in AI began unexpectedly, as a young woman from Tehran who couldn't study physics in the UK because her English wasn't good enough. Computer science, they told her, had its own language. That "serendipitous path" led to decades of groundbreaking work in human-centered technology design, over 300 published articles, and a leadership philosophy built on empathy, courage, and lifting others up. In this conversation, Didar shares her "don't think, just do" attitude through discrimination and doubt, why she advocates for "move fast and fix things" rather than "break things," and why 87% of AI projects fail. She reveals why organisations must understand the problem before chasing solutions, why equity and inclusion are safety issues, and how her mentors taught her which battles to fight in a male-dominated world. This one's for leaders who want to build technology, and lead teams,that truly serve humans. ----------------------- Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here: https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/leadershipinspiration   Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation!   Access Your Free Clarity Tool Between the endless to-do lists, competing priorities, and decisions piling up, it's easy to lose sight of what matters most. But here's the truth: you can't give more if you're running on empty. That's why we created Balance Your Brave—a free 15-minute diagnostic tool to help you regain control and clarity. In just 15 minutes, you will: ✅ Pinpoint energy drains holding you back. ✅ Identify where to focus for the biggest impact. ✅ Walk away feeling calmer and more confident in your next steps. Think of it as your personal roadmap to balance and alignment. ⬇️ Click here to access your free Balance Your Brave diagnostic tool. https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/Balance-Your-Brave   Are we friends? Connect with Us. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bravefeminineleadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravefeminineleadership LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brave-feminine-leadership

The Good Food Guide has announced that they are no longer recommending Merivale venues due to allegations made against the company, shortly after dropping Swillhouse venues late last year. Producer Bec Cushway joins to explain the impact on venues and food media. Producer Gabriella Accaria investigates why Orthodox Christianity is seeing a revival among young people. Have you wrestled with a chatbot while trying to make an insurance claim? Dr Alexandra Bratanova breaks down the Insurance Council of Australia and CSIRO's joint report on AI use in the insurance industry, and what the risks and benefits this move could pose for you. Tim Roberts, President for the NSW Council for Civil Liberties, joins us to discuss the courts' decision to dismiss the cases for some of the 129 Rising Tide protesters charged after protesting the world’s largest coal port in Newcastle. As his AURA tour in Australia began in Parramatta last weekend, producer Jessica D'Souza looks into Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh and how he’s inspiring a new generation of South Asian-Australian artists. This episode of Backchat was produced by Bec Cushway, Gabriella Accaria, Pongyada Sootthipong, Sana Shaikh and Jessica D'Souza. Executive produced by Bec Cushway. Hosted by Dani Zhang and Pongyada Sootthipong. Aired 25 October 2025 on Gadigal land. Want to support our show? Follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, leave us a five-star review, and share an episode with a friend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

~ This season of Avant Gardeners is proudly supported by Blundstone's new series WorkLife. Launching in November and perfect for gardening. Find your local stockist here. ~ Brenna Quinlan is an illustrator and educator with a keen focus on permaculture and sustainability. Her special skill is putting her energy, creativity and passion into making the world a better place. She's not afraid to take hard, uncomfortable or challenging subjects, but she always has humour at the core. Through her art she has collaborated with the likes of Costa, Milkwood Permaculture, David Holmgren and the CSIRO. Brenna lives, creates art and permacultures in a strawbale house that she built from reclaimed materials on Bibbulmun Menang boodja, in an intentional community in Denmark, Western Australia. Before we get into this highly delightful, educational and entertaining chat with Brenna, Emily and Maddie are drinking a Joshua Cooper 2024 Pinot Noir, Maddie is talking about chickens and accidentally discovered the most delicious eggs she's ever tasted. She's making lots of homemade marshmallows with those bad boys. We go deep into potatoes: Pink Eyes and King Edwards, and Maddie's planted out a bunch of cuttings from Emily's succulent garden - including Blue Chalk Sticks and something else whose name we don't know. Maddie is recommending Wintering by Katherine May, and is embarrassed by her lack of chlorophyll knowledge. We also explore the abscission zone (of leaf and brain variety). Emily's spending wholesome days with the kids at Birches Bay Art Farm, where she recently purchased some Native Pepper Berry. She's also experimenting with thornless blackberry. Brenna is a wealth of information and recommends the following: Rewilding the Urban Soul by Claire Dunn Everyday Permaculture by Anna Matilda, aka Urban Nanna Koren Helbig's 'The Power of Quarterly Rest' Retrosuburbia, by David Holmgren Follow Brenna here, and consider supporting her on Patreon here.

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Više od tri godine nakon što je prvi put najavljena, nova antena za duboki svemir će biti puštena u rad u Zapadnoj Australiji. Velika radio antena projekt je Europske svemirske agencije i australskog CSIRO-a koji ima za cilj proširiti mogućnosti istraživanja i razumijevanja našeg svemira, uključujući misije praćenja Sunca zbog potencijalno opasnih solarnih aktivnosti.

A tour inside the brand new CSIRO Mobile Mission Control & Operations Centre, built inside a b-double truck. Dr Mark Dunn gives us a tour of the new fitout. https://research.csiro.au/moc/ Purpose-built, the b-double trailer deploys into a fully operational mission control centre that can accommodate up to 30 mission operators, each supported by configurable multi-monitor …

In this final episode of season two of the Imagine More Podcast, you'll hear from Gus Reichelt and his father, Ronny. Gus works as a Research Technician at CSIRO and, more recently, as a Barber's Assistant. Gus explains how he landed each of his part-time jobs, beginning with his role at CSIRO, which he secured straight after Year 12 thanks to a workplace connection that recognised his abilities. Because he worked in a professional environment and needed to look well-groomed, Gus began visiting Martinos, a well-respected barbershop located near his home. He quickly built a rapport with the owners and was subsequently offered a job. Ronny describes what led to Gus “being in the right place at the right time” to be offered the role at Martinos. This role has evolved over time under the guidance of two employers with high expectations and a keen eye for potential. Gus's story demonstrates that life after school can be full of exciting employment opportunities for young people with disability, especially when they embrace a typical pathway in their local communities.You can watch this presentation on our website.The presentation transcription is also on our website.On our website, you'll find:all the presentations from our Opening Opportunities conference in 2023many other resources about helping a person with disability find meaningful employmentevents related to employment and other topics relevant to people with disabilities seeking to enjoy a typical life.Many thanks to Osher Marks, who is the voice of this season of the Imagine More podcast.

More than three years after it was first announced, a new deep space antenna is being brought online in Western Australia. - В Западной Австралии вводится в эксплуатацию новая антенна для изучения дальнего космоса. Цель проекта Европейского космического агентства и австралийского CSIRO — расширить возможности исследователей в изучении Вселенной, включая миссии по мониторингу Солнца на предмет потенциально опасной солнечной активности.

在距离首次宣布建设三年多后，西澳州一座新的深空射电天线即将投入使用。 这座大型射电天线是欧洲航天局与澳大利亚联邦科学与工业研究组织（CSIRO）的合作项目，旨在提升研究人员探索宇宙的能力，其中包括执行监测太阳潜在危险活动的任务。（点击上方收听音频）

La Agencia Espacial Europea (ESA) y CSIRO han inaugurado en Australia Occidental una antena parabólica de 35 metros que ampliará la capacidad de comunicación con misiones espaciales en el sistema solar y reforzará la monitorización de la actividad solar.

Stu talks to Ted Vanderfeen, a Palawa man from Peerapper lands in Northern Tasmania who has shifted his sights to space exploration. He tells us about his work in the US at the NASA jet propulsion laboratory through the Australian National Indigenous Space Academy and his current work on mechatronics with CSIRO. 

The Albanese government says the stakes have never been higher when it comes to climate change, but the energy transition is proving harder than anyone expected. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samir Alhafith, founder of The Sydney Project, and Navy Clearance Diver Lieutenant Rus Pnevski take us deep into one of NSW's most enduring maritime mysteries — the rediscovery of the SS Nemesis. Built in 1880 by Thomas Turnbull & Sons in Whitby, England, the steamship was later used to haul coal between Newcastle and Melbourne and was tragically lost in a savage gale off Wollongong on the night of July 8–9, 1904, taking all 32 crew members with her.For over a century, the location of the 73-metre iron-hulled wreck remained unknown. Debris and bodies washed ashore at Cronulla, but the hull eluded discovery — until May 2022, when Subsea Professional Marine Services stumbled upon it by accident while searching for lost shipping containers roughly 26 km offshore in about 160 metres of water.Identification came after CSIRO's RV Investigator conducted high-resolution seafloor mapping with multibeam echosounders and captured drop-camera footage of key structural features — including two of the ship's anchors — confirming the wreck as the long-lost SS Nemesis.Now the wreck lies upright on a sandy plain, with serious damage to its bow and stern. The storm appears to have overwhelmed the engine, and a massive wave struck before lifeboats could be launched, sealing its fate.In this episode, Samir and Rus walk us through their historic dive — the first human dive on the wreck in over 120 years. We share video footage from the team, taking you deep into the thrill and discovery, the history that nearly vanished, and even the gear troubles they faced in 160-metre depths. Do you have feedback or an opinion to share with us? SMS us now. Support the showLove the show? Reviews help us grow and let us know you're listening - If you can spare two minutes, please leave a review here. Want to be a guest on the show? GREAT! - use this link, drop your details & let's get chatting. Dive Travel with Nomadic Scuba Everyone needs a solid travel buddy… Founded by Matt, Nomadic Scuba is an online booking agency for scuba divers. Chances are, Matt himself will sort out your trip - he's a bit of a planning geek (and loves it!). Check out Nomadic Scuba today and Breathe life into your adventure!ShoppingScuba GOAT Amazon Shop - Click here to viewAdvertisingInterested in advertising on the show? Sponsoring an episode or partnering with us? Get in touch today for more details on how we can work together.

Уколико људи намеравају да једног дана населе Марс, биће им потребни разни материјали које имамо на Земљи, а метали су свакако међу најзначајнијима. Пошто би транспорт великих количина гвожђа и легура коштао право богатство, научници са Универзитета Свинбурн и CSIRO трагају за начинима да створе метал од реголита који се у изобиљу налази у марсовској црвеној прашини. Први лабораторијски тестови у специјалним условима, који опонашају оне на Марсу, показали су се као успешни.

Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Tony Haymet, is a world-class scientist, an oceanographer, a chemist and an entrepreneur. He's held senior positions at the CSIRO and was chair of the Antarctic Science Foundation, and his underwater robots once even  helped Hollywood director James Cameron reach the bottom of the Mariana Trench. 

The farm chemical regulator bans a popular insecticide for the majority of uses, Riverland Wine surveying the area of winegrape vines being removed or rested ahead of the 2026 vintage, and the CSIRO opens a new South Australian-based lab to better measure groundwater recharge.

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks new ABS data that reveals a record number of women in jobs. Plus, the CSIRO vault that has 13 million animal specimens & Perth house profits are CRAZY, topping the nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the world's largest biotech partnering event took place in Boston in June, MTPConnect was there introducing an Australian delegation to the Boston ecosystem, hosting business events to drive international collaborations and leading the Australian Pavilion to highlight Australia's fast-growing life sciences sector to the international biotech industry.Our CEO Stuart Dignam was on the ground to find out why people are making the trip to BIO and what the buzz is all about. In this episode, Stuart speaks to Brent Owens, co-founder of Ballarat-based Vitrafy Life Sciences – a company pioneering cryopreservation technology and Brent Barnes, CEO and Manager Director of Adelaide-based Clever Culture Systems - inventor of APAS Independence, an intelligent microbiology culture plate reading technology that is revolutionising pharmaceutical lab work. These Australian start-ups have established a foothold in the US and are looking to expand and navigate the new tariff regime. Stuart also catches up with Professor Chris Molloy from the UK's Medicines Discovery Catapult to get his take on BIO and find out more about the BIOBridge initiative and why collaboration is key to solving the world's health challenges. For the support and partnership, MTPConnect would like to thank the state governments of NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia, and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, Austrade, CSIRO and AusBiotech.And thanks for the industry support from Moderna, Novartis, Australia & New Zealand, Cytiva, Sanofi, Arrotex Pharmaceuticals and Nutromics, and support for MTPConnect's Australian delegation site visit program from CSL and Global Pharma Solutions. 

A huge net, weighed down by heavy chains, swiftly sweeps across the ocean floor, scooping up everything in its path. This type of fishing, called bottom trawling, was illuminated in a new documentary, Ocean with David Attenborough. Bottom trawling is known for indiscriminately gathering all sorts of marine species, as well as damaging the sea floor. But with the practice producing around a quarter of the world's wild-caught seafood, are there ways to make it more sustainable? 

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Joseph Boctor is a PhD researcher at Murdoch University's Bioplastics Innovation Hub and a passionate advocate for sustainable environmental solutions. Originally from Egypt, Joseph's work is driven by a personal mission to address the growing plastic pollution crisis in the Nile River and other regions where waste management and recycling systems are underdeveloped or ineffective.At the Bioplastics Innovation Hub — a collaborative initiative between Murdoch University, CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, and industry partners — Joseph's research focuses on developing innovative ways to break down plastics in environments where traditional approaches fall short. With expertise in chemical sciences and biotechnology, he's helping pioneer next-generation strategies for plastic degradation and sustainable materials.Together with the team at the Hub, Joseph is contributing to Australia's efforts to rethink the plastic lifecycle, to create a cleaner, more resilient future for ecosystems around the world.In this episode, we discuss:Joseph's background and what sparked his passion for tackling plastic pollutionThe shocking scale of plastic waste in the Nile River and its broader implicationsThe two sides to the plastic problem—beginning and end of life strategiesHis lead authorship on the paper “Microplastics and nanoplastics: fate, transport, and governance from agricultural soil to food webs and humans”Why micro- and nanoplastics are so concerning, and how their size makes them nearly impossible to escapeFrom soil to salad: How micro and nanoplastics enter agricultural soils and what that could mean for our healthThe urgent need for regulation and standardised risk assessments of plastics in food websPackaging solutions that don't leave a legacy: The groundbreaking work of the Bioplastics Innovation HubAustralia's love affair with plastic, and the alarming statistics behind our consumptionJoseph's lead authorship on the review “Nature's Plastic Predators: A Comprehensive and Bibliometric Review of Plastivore Insects”The intriguing insects that can feed on plastics—and how they could revolutionise waste managementThe Hub's Smart Sprays Project and its potential to transform the agricultural industryPractical steps we can take as consumers to reduce our plastic footprint and avoid contaminationTo view all the links to the websites and documents, visit the show notes on our website.Please support our work and enable us to deliver more content by buying us a coffee or becoming a member of Athletes for Nature.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky, subscribe to this podcast, and share this episode with your friends and family.

The 1990s was a wild west era for fishing on the Great Barrier Reef. Even after being declared a Marine Park and a World Heritage area, more than 95% of the Great Barrier Reef was still being fished, and things were heading downhill fast. Then came a bombshell report that exposed what was really going on beneath the surface -- and all hell broke loose. What followed was a fierce battle known as the ‘Trawl Wars,' and unfortunately, it did not happen in a galaxy far, far away.In this episode, we're joined by legendary conservationist Imogen Zethoven, who was made Officer of the Order of Australia for her groundbreaking campaign to create the largest network of no fishing zones, also known as Green Zones, in the GBR Marine Park. Imogen shares how the fight was won -- and why the battle to protect our oceans is far from over.Thumbnail Image: Imogen Zethoven in front of a van owned by a Mackay local at a meeting in the early 2000s.Glossary of Australian Terms for our International ListenersPrawns = what we call shrimps in Australia!Tucker = a slang term for foodCanberra = our capital city, where Parliament House is located (we know you've never heard of it)GBRMPA = Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (also known as the Reef Authority).CSIRO "Sigh-Row" = Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (Australia's national science agency).AFMA = Australian Fisheries Management AuthorityTake Action on Overfishing:Australian Marine Conservation Society (Fisheries Campaign)WWF (GBR Campaign)-------------------------------Support the show Got questions? Text us on 0437 835 937 or email info@wordonthereef.com Sign the Petition, asking the Australian Government for stronger policies to protect the Great Barrier Reef. Support Word on the Reef on Patreon Follow @WordOnTheReefPodcast on Instagram

Gran parte de la tecnología que usamos (celulares, autos eléctricos, turbinas eólicas o armamento) depende de un grupo de minerales llamados tierras raras. ¿Qué son? ¿Cómo se extraen? ¿Por qué son claves en la geopolítica? El director geoquímico en CSIRO, Ignacio González-Álvarez, nos da todos los detalles.

Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Prof. Muhammad Usman is Associate Professor in Quantum Computing at the University of Melbourne. He is also the head of Quantum Systems and Principal Staff Member at CSIRO's Data61 which is Australia's National Research Organization. Please subscribe to this channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/ScientificSense?sub_confirmation=1

澳大利亚联邦工业与科学研究组织CSIRO 电力系统博士后研究员 王蕴琦为大家解答：在能源成本不断上涨的当下，普通人有哪些实用、合法、省心的“避涨”小招数。欢迎点击收听。

As the head of health programs at CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet, Nicole Pritchard shares how their new Menopause Plan leverages a decade of research to address the unique nutritional needs of perimenopausal and menopausal women.At the heart of the program is a powerful yet simple nutritional philosophy: emphasise high-quality protein, choose low glycemic index carbohydrates, and prioritise fiber-rich foods. This approach directly addresses the physiological changes occurring during menopause, from declining muscle mass to increased cardiovascular risk. Nicole explains that spreading protein consumption throughout the day (aiming for 25-30g per main meal) helps maintain muscle mass, support metabolism, and control appetite – all crucial during a time when many women struggle with weight management.What sets this program apart is its practical, sustainable approach. Rather than restrictive dieting, Nicole emphasises making strategic food swaps and focusing on adding beneficial foods. The plan acknowledges real-life challenges like family meal preparation and busy schedules, offering flexible solutions that work for the entire household. From meal plans with shopping lists to online tracking tools and dietitian support, the program provides comprehensive resources while recognizing that lasting change happens through small, consistent actions.Perhaps most importantly, Nicole explains that menopause doesn't have to mean inevitable weight gain or declining health. With the right nutritional approach, women can manage symptoms, reduce long-term health risks, and even thrive during this transition. The program represents a significant shift away from one-size-fits-all dieting toward evidence-based nutrition that honors women's changing bodies and supports them through midlife and beyond.Links:CSIRO Total Wellbeing Menopause Plan websiteThank you for listening to my show! Join the conversation on Instagram

Avustralya'nın ulusal bilim ajansı CSIRO'nun Deniz Kirliliği Bülteni'nde yayınlanan yeni araştırmasına göre.ülkenin kıyı şeridindeki plastik kirliliği son on yılda üçte birden fazla azaldı. CSIRO'nun anketi %39'luk bir azalma bulduğunu gösteriyor.

Dr Steph Brodie is a Research Scientist at CSIRO Environment in Brisbane. In this chat, we discuss a recent study that Steph was involved in which surveyed for debris in and around six Australian urban areas between 2022 and 2024. We discuss the study methodology and the results that showed that, over the past ten years, the amount of waste across Australian coastal cities has reduced by almost 40% and more places were found with no rubbish at all.Useful links:Steph at CSIRO (here)The Conversation article “Good news, beach lovers: our research found 39% less plastic waste around Australian coastal cities than a decade ago” (here)Journal paper "Drivers of environmental debris in metropolitan areas: A continental scale assessment (here). For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost three decades since the international adoption of the Mine Ban Treaty, civilians in almost 70 countries still live with the risk of landmines. About 6,000 people a year are killed and wounded globally by explosive remnants. Clearance operations remain both a dangerous and painstaking task. It can take decades to rid a country of explosive remnants, but an Australian company - in partnership with the CSIRO - has developed new technology that it says has the potential to make clearance operations faster, smarter and safer. - Операции по разминированию остаются опасной и кропотливой задачей. Австралийская компания в партнерстве с CSIRO разработала новую технологию, которая, по ее словам, может сделать операции по разминированию быстрыми и безопасными.

Almost three decades since the international adoption of the Mine Ban Treaty, civilians in almost 70 countries still live with the risk of landmines. About 6,000 people a year are killed and wounded globally by explosive remnants. Clearance operations remain both a dangerous and painstaking task. It can take decades to rid a country of explosive remnants, but an Australian company - in partnership with the CSIRO - has developed new technology that it says has the potential to make clearance operations faster, smarter and safer.

Before dinosaurs like the ones in Jurassic Park roamed the Earth, it was a wild place with some serious action going on. Picture a time over 500 million years ago, when life was mostly in the oceans, with weird creatures like trilobites and giant sea scorpions dominating the scene. On land, it was a bit more barren, but eventually, plants started popping up, leading to the rise of insects and amphibians. If you ever watch a documentary about this era, it feels like the Earth's early days were all about setting the stage for the dinosaur takeover. So yeah, long before T-rex ruled, the Earth was already busy getting ready for its biggest stars. Credit: CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0: bluegreen algae species: By Willem van Aken, CSIRO, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35480947 Climatius BW: By Nobu Tamura, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19461320 Cooksonia pertoni: By Smith609, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4126300 Inostranc lati2DB: By Dmitry Bogdanov, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4188086 CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0: Pacific lamprey digging: By USFWS - Pacific Region, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pacific_lamprey_digging_a_nest.webm Homotelus bromidensis: By James St. John - https://flic.kr/p/pbRKJQ, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=40021522 CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

تقریباً سه دهه پس از تصویب بین‌المللی پیمان منع استفاده از مین، غیرنظامیان در تقریباً ۷۰ کشور جهان هنوز با خطر مین‌های زمینی زندگی می‌کنند. پاکسازی یک کشور از بقایای مواد منفجره می‌تواند دهه‌ها طول بکشد، اما یک شرکت استرالیایی - با همکاری CSIRO - فناوری جدیدی را توسعه داده است که به گفته آنها ظرفیت انجام عملیات پاکسازی سریع‌تر، هوشمندانه‌تر و ایمن‌تر را دارد.

Πέρασαν τριάντα χρόνια από τη θέσπιση της διεθνούς συνθήκης για την απαγόρευση των ναρκών σε εμπόλεμες περιοχές ωστόσο οι άμαχοι σε περισσότερες από 70 χώρες εξακολουθούν να ζουν με τον φόβο των ναρκών, 6.000 άνθρωποι κάθε χρόνο χάνουν τη ζωή τους ή τραυματίζονται σε όλο τον κόσμο από υπολείμματα εκρηκτικών υλών. Μπορεί να χρειαστούν δεκαετίες για να απαλλαγεί μια χώρα από τα κατάλοιπα των συγχρόνων όπλων , όμως μια εταιρεία της Αυστραλίας - σε συνεργασία με το CSIRO - ανέπτυξε μια νέα τεχνολογία που, όπως λέει, έχει τη δυνατότητα να κάνει τις επιχειρήσεις εκκαθάρισης ταχύτερες, εξυπνότερες και ασφαλέστερες.

Una decina di anni fa Rosa, allora neomamma, si è trasferita in Australia, Paese dove ha trovato opportunità professionali inaspettate. Dopo un dottorato che l'ha portata in giro per il mondo, ora lavora allo CSIRO.

In this episode of Redefining Energy Tech, host Michael Barnard sat down with Dr. Joseph Romm—physicist, energy policy veteran, and author of The Hype About Hydrogen—to pull back the curtain on hydrogen's persistent mystique. Romm isn't new to the debate. Back in the early 2000s, he was among the first to publicly challenge the logic of hydrogen as a viable energy carrier. Now, twenty years later, he's back with a completely rewritten edition of his book, just in time for Earth Day, and the message hasn't changed: the hydrogen hype is still hype.What makes Romm's critique so compelling is his history. He once supported hydrogen research while in the Clinton-era Department of Energy, betting on Sandia Labs' onboard gasoline reformers. But that hope dissolved under the weight of technical reality. In 2003, as the Bush administration rolled out its $1.3 billion hydrogen initiative, Romm published the first edition of The Hype About Hydrogen, drawing a stark contrast between hydrogen's theoretical promise and its practical inefficiency. The fundamental math hasn't budged. Hydrogen production, storage, transport, and conversion wastes up to 80% of the original renewable electricity. Batteries? They waste closer to 20%.Fast forward to today, and hydrogen is once again being paraded as a climate solution, this time with a new coat of green paint. But Romm's updated research shows the same miscalculations baked into the models of the IEA, CSIRO, and even PIK—institutions that projected green hydrogen prices based on wildly optimistic learning curves. Hydrogen didn't follow the same cost trajectory as solar or batteries. In fact, between 2020 and 2024, the cost of electrolyzers increased by 40%—a staggering reversal of expectations that should have set off alarm bells across boardrooms and ministries.We also tackled the real-world energy transition playing out in China. While Western nations argue over tariffs and watch supply chains buckle, China is installing 350 gigawatts of solar and wind in a single year—ten times its nuclear additions—and prioritizing direct electrification over hydrogen. It's not just policy rhetoric; it's industrial reality.This divergence is becoming painfully clear in the transport sector. European advisors have publicly declared hydrogen “dead for trucks,” pointing instead to the obvious solution: battery-electric vehicles and megawatt-scale charging infrastructure. The market is responding. Companies trying to straddle both hydrogen and battery bets—Van Hool, Quantron, Nikola—are struggling or collapsing. Romm calls this “narrative disarticulation”—an elegant way of saying that serious people are quietly walking away from the hydrogen dream.His final warning is unequivocal: investing in hydrogen based on outdated assumptions is a recipe for stranded assets and political distraction. Industry's call to support “dirty hydrogen now, clean later” isn't just a bait-and-switch—it's a carbon trap dressed up in green branding. If we're serious about climate, it's time to let go of the hydrogen mirage and double down on what we know works: clean, efficient electrification.Want to rethink your assumptions on hydrogen? This is the episode to listen to.

Something really weird happened out in space, and astronomers are totally baffled. A strange cosmic explosion lit up the sky, and it might be a super-rare event where everything lined up perfectly — or it could be something completely new that no one's ever seen before! It's called EP240408a, and it was first spotted by the Einstein Probe, an X-ray space telescope, on April 8, 2024. At first, it looked like your typical gamma-ray burst, which usually blasts out insanely bright X-rays. But the more scientists looked, the more things didn't add up. Now everyone's wondering if we just witnessed something brand new in the universe! Credit: CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Gemini South: by International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/M. Paredes, https://noirlab.edu/public/images/noi..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Blue Optical Transient: by NASA, ESA/Hubble, STScI, A. Chrimes (Radboud University), https://esahubble.org/images/heic2309c/, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Sirius: by Pablo Carlos Budassi, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Tde-simulation: by Danieljamesprice, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Survey camera: by DOE/FNAL/DECam/R. Hahn/CTIO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA, https://noirlab.edu/public/images/noi..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Einstein Probe: by China News Service, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Antennas at Narrabri: by John Masterson, CSIRO, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... FBOTvsGRBvsSN: by Bill Saxton, NRAO/AUI/NSF, https://public.nrao.edu/news/new-clas..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... telesopes near Datil: by Murray Foubister, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Einstein Probe Transient: by The Astrophysical Journal Letters, https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10... What Are Gamma-ray Bursts?: by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/14738#media... Wavelengths of Light: by NASA, ESA, CSA, Leah Hustak (STScI), https://webbtelescope.org/contents/me... Black Hole Accretion: by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/Jeremy Schnittman, https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/13326#media... Isolated Black Hole: by NASA/JPL-Caltech/R. Hurt (IPAC), https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/14620#media... Black Hole Devouring A Star: by NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center/CI Lab, https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/10807/#medi... Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightplanet   Instagram:   / brightside.official   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join John and leading energy researcher Aidan Morrison as they outline why nuclear power should be at the centre of Australia's energy strategy. Aidan argues that modern nuclear technology is safe, and superior to renewables in terms of its reliability and cost. The discussion illuminates the misinformation which has characterised Australia's energy debate, calling for a shake-up in energy governance in order to ensure that policies are based on engineering and economic realities rather than distorted political narratives.   Aidan also debunks the popular belief that Australia's vast land and abundant sunshine make it uniquely suited for a wind and solar-powered grid, pointing out that these energy sources require massive infrastructure investments to be reliable. He suggests that ideological opposition and entrenched interests have prevented a rational discussion on nuclear power, despite its potential to provide affordable, clean, and secure energy.   Aidan Morrison is a leading researcher into Energy Systems and currently the Director of Energy Research at the Centre for Independent Studies. In 2023 he exposed how the famous CSIRO report “GenCost” excluded vast costs required to integrate and firm renewables by treating them as “sunk” costs. In 2024 he was amongst the strongest voices calling for nuclear energy in Australia and was a leading critic of the ‘Integrated System Plan' (or ISP): Australia's blue-print for a transition to an energy system dominated by wind and solar. Following the conclusion of a recent Senate Inquiry into Australia's energy planning and regulation, Aidan reached the conclusion that the ISP is “worse than useless” and declared that trust in Australia energy establishment is now so badly broken that a series of resignations will be required to restore the credibility and respect that regulatory organisations required to administer the energy system.