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Radar and the birth of radio astronomy in Australia at Collaroy Plateau

Scientists from CSIRO, supported by the Royal Australian Air Force, observed radio waves emitted from the Sun at the Collaroy Plateau air and sea defence radar station during WWII.

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Weather and environmental prediction

Through the Collaboration for Australian Weather and Climate Research (CAWCR), we created systems for predicting Australia’s air quality, weather and […]

Map created using BIOCLIM data for De Vis’ banded snake

BIOCLIM – the first species distribution modelling package

BIOCLIM is a species distribution modelling system created by CSIRO in partnership with the Federal Government’s Bureau of Flora and Fauna.

A crystal cadmium bar. Purity 99.999 %. Made by the flux process. As well as a 1 cm3 cadmium cube for comparison.

Australian Cadmium Minimisation Strategy

Overview Australia has adopted a strategy to maintain safe levels of cadmium in its agricultural soils and produce: an important […]

Ngara – next-wave wireless technology that is optimising the wireless spectrum and helping connect more Australians in more places.

Wireless technologies have revolutionised the way we communicate and do business. From the first television broadcast to today’s adoption of […]

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A – New Products, Processes and Systems

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The Soil Carbon Research Program (SCaRP)

Soil organic carbon is a complex and varied mixture of materials and makes up a small but vital part of […]