Video

A collection of videos from our archives.

Tree planting auger (1986)

Tree Planting Auger - an instrument for tractor-mounted or hand-operated use in situations where a post-hole digger is inadequate

Dr Brett Bateup examines wool after scouring.

Fleecy Clean (1989)

In the world of high fashion, wool is uniquely prized for its versatility. It's a fabric for all seasons and all occasions. But without constant research and innovation, wool's pre-eminence in the fiercely competitive textile market would soon be eclipsed.

CSIRO Chairman’s Medal 2003 – Dr Greg Constable, Dr Danny Llewellyn and their teams

Greg Constable and Dr Danny Llewellyn and colleagues (CSIRO Plant Industry). For their contributions to the development and delivery of […]

CSIRO Medals 1994 – Research achievement – Dr Ron Sharpe

Ron Sharpe (CSIRO Building, Construction and Engineering). For developing and commercialising BCaider an expert system for the Building Code of […]

Dr Bob Winks in discussion with fellow researcher in lab.

CSIRO Medals 1993 – Research achievement – Dr Bob Winks

Bob Winks (CSIRO Entomology). For his contribution to the Australian grain industry.

George Harley seated at desk with building plans

CSIRO Medals 2004 – Lifetime Achievement – George Harley

George Harley (Corporate Property). Over the past 19 years he has led the multi-disciplinary Corporate Property team to rationalise, consolidate […]

Flammability tests being conducted on Fire-Resistant Experimental Dummy, FRED.

I.S.O. Inter-laboratory apparel flammability trials (1977)

A record of flammability trials carried out by the CSIRO Division of Protein Chemistry in collaboration with the Standards Association of Australia.

Researchers and planners inspect degraded landscape

Reclaiming the land (1991)

Researcher Emmett O'Loughlin and his team tackle a major land rehabilitation problem using TOPOG, a new computer-based system which can provide solutions to such diverse problems as soil erosion, soil salinity and drinking water quality.

Graphic illustrating Gene Shear process.

Gene shears (1990)

The discovery in 1987 of a molecule of genetic material that can break itself into smaller fragments by folding back and cutting itself had profound implications.

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