A high-powered workshop. 🔌 This week in Brisbane we hosted an energy transition workshop with experts from around the globe. Luke Robinson from Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) facilitated the opening day panel and gave the keynote, while UK expert Dr Xiaoyao Zhou (National Energy System Operator) and Brad Bouillon from California ISO gave insightful presentations. The three-day event explored how robust planning processes are essential for ensuring the security, affordability, and reliability of our electricity systems in Australia and overseas. Australia is committed to having 82 per cent renewable energy in its electricity grids by 2030, building a low-emissions energy system for all Australians. We're also working with our Southeast Asian neighbours to support improved electricity system and network planning across the region. Read more about our work in Southeast Asia: https://lnkd.in/g7F-xjzc
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For more than a century, we've been improving the lives of people everywhere with our science. Since we started life as the Advisory Council of Science and Industry in 1916, we've advanced Australia with a range of inventions and innovations that have had significant positive impact on the lives of people around the world. These include fast WiFi, polymer banknotes, the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet, and Aerogard, just to name a few. We work with industry, government and the research community to turn science into solutions to address Australia's greatest challenges, including food security and quality; sustainable energy and resources; health and wellbeing; resilient and valuable environments; future industries; and a secure Australia and region.
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Can AI help improve global cybersecurity? 🛡️ We've analysed data from a 10-month trial by eSentire exploring how large language models like ChatGPT-4 can help cybersecurity analysts detect and stop threats. The anonymised data found that AI can be effectively used as a supportive tool to boost productivity while preserving human expertise. By performing low-risk and repetitive tasks, AI freed up frontline cybersecurity teams to focus on what humans do best - judgement calls and critical thinking. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/gQh7JNGj
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Fishing for aquacultural research. 🎣 Australia has a $2 billion aquaculture industry. But have you ever wondered what those fish eat and why it’s so important? These questions and more will be answered at the CSIRO-hosted international symposium on Fish Nutrition and Feeding, coming to Darwin in 2026. The call for abstracts is now open! This international event will unite leading researchers, industry experts, and policy-makers from across the globe to share the latest advances in aquaculture nutrition and feeding. More information and abstract submission guidelines: https://lnkd.in/gXNQrwe9
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Can AI help us stay one step ahead of disasters? 🧑💻 Today, around one in three Australian properties – 5.6 million homes – face some level of bushfire risk. We worked with the Insurance Council of Australia to explore how artificial intelligence can predict risks and build a more resilient insurance system to improve customer outcomes. Our new report "AI for Better Insurance: Enhancing Customer Outcomes Amid Industry Challenges" reveals how AI can tackle some of the most pressing issues facing the insurance sector and its customers. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gZdcVDr3
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SMEs with a critical minerals innovation, this one's for you. 🙋 You're invited to apply for the latest round of our free eight-week online program, Innovate to Grow: Critical Minerals. The program helps SMEs with innovative ideas investigate new research and development opportunities, refine their concepts and better position themselves for growth in Australia’s critical minerals sector. The program is open to SMEs developing or supplying solutions in: ⛏️ Discovery ⛏️ Hard rock mining ⛏️ Processing ⛏️ Sensing and sorting ⛏️ Characterisation ⛏️ Sustainable mining technologies ⛏️ Battery technology ⛏️ And others. Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/g7JiChBv
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Here’s to new adventures, partnerships and discoveries. 🌊 Our #RVInvestigator has arrived in Nuku‘alofa, Tonga, on its first visit to the country. The voyage is part of collaborative research into the aftermath of the 2022 Hunga Volcano eruption, the most powerful in more than a century. A 40-strong international team, working with Tonga Geological Services, will undertake over 120 scientific operations: from mapping the 2000-metre undersea volcano to sampling marine life and tracking volcanic plumes. We’re grateful for the chance to work alongside partners in Tonga and across the Pacific and proud to support new knowledge of one of the most significant volcanic events in history. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/geb9SU6H 🤝 University of Tasmania, Australia in Tonga, Tonga Geological Service. #NCRISimpact
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Take a peek inside our new collections building. 👀 Beyond the 13 million specimens, our new collections building is full of exciting features that set us up for the future of biodiversity science. It just makes sense! But just how are we revolutionising collections science? Well, it's about taxonomy, genomics, monitoring, biodiscovery and securing Australia's biodiversity now and into the future. Evolutionary biologist Dr Clare Holleley explains: https://lnkd.in/gtz5iRsA
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Our Young Future Shapers and their parents from regional Australia recently flew into Adelaide for a STEM Adventure like no other, exploring science, tech and culture together. ⭐ From quantum physics to botany, advanced tech to traditional medicine, they discovered how STEM is everywhere. Importantly, parents also got to see and connect with their child’s passion for STEM. Highlights included: 💠 A VIP tour of our space optics lab 💠 Immersive Aboriginal culture and STEM experiences via VR from Yerta Services and a guided tour of the Living Kaurna Cultural Centre 💠 Mind-blowing exhibits at MOD. It’s all part of our program to build confidence, capability and connection with STEM for Year 5-10s from underrepresented groups in STEM. Future Shapers is powered by CSIRO and BHP Foundation.
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Final call to apply for ON Accelerate 10! 🚨 Have a breakthrough idea in deep tech or science? If you're a researcher ready to take your venture beyond the lab, we want to hear from you! ON Accelerate is Australia’s national accelerator for researcher-led startups, with only one intake per year. Over three months, you will: ✅ Validate your business model ✅ Connect with investors & partners ✅ Get pitch-ready and scale-ready ✅ Keep your IP. Don’t miss your shot to turn research into real-world impact. Applications must be started by 31 August. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gkzHVs3j
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Ancient underground aquifers supply 30 per cent of the water Australia uses - so how do we make sure they don't run dry? 💧 Our scientists are working to 'see' beneath the Earth's surface, using a range of different technologies to build a detailed picture - from simple drip loggers to complex models. The latest of these - the Tritium Facility via INgrowth (TRIFIN) - measures radioactive isotopes to reveal how fast groundwater is replenished. This new facility is helping safeguard town supplies, farms, ecosystems and industries against drought and climate change. Dig deeper into our groundwater research to find out how our scientists are helping to safeguard Australia's water security: https://lnkd.in/g3Xr7dky 📷 | Highlights from our opening event at our Waite Campus in Adelaide.
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