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Novel Polymer Membrane Mimics Nature (2007)

Fantastic plastic – new plastic membrane that mimics pores found in plants and has applications in water, energy and climate […]

CSIRO Medals 1993 – Research achievement – Dr Bob Winks

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

CSIRO Medals 1994 – Research achievement – Australian Tree Seed Centre

The Australian Tree Seed Centre for its outstanding work on the exploration of forest genetic resource.  

CSIRO Medals 1996 – Research achievement – Dr Michael Dallwitz

Michael Dallwitz (CSIRO Entomology). For his development of the DELTA taxonomic computer programs

CSIRO Medals 2007 – Lifetime Achievement – Dr Richard Manchester

Richard Manchester (Australia Telescope National Facility). For a lifetime contribution to the discovery and study of pulsars in the Galaxy with significant leadership, mentoring and inspiration provided to the next generation of astronomers through world-leading pulsar research.

CSIRO Medals 1999 – Chairman’s Medal – The Wagga Wagga Effluent Plantation Project Team

Brian Myers and colleagues (CSIRO Forestry and Forest Products, CSIRO Land and Water). For their work on the Wagga Wagga Effluent Plantation project which resulted in the development of national guidelines for growing environmentally sustainable plantations irrigated with municipal effluent.

Spot check (1997)

Software to help doctors correctly diagnose melanoma.

Automatic Wool Testing (1986)

ATLAS – instrument for measuring wool staple length and strength.

Aboriginal wetland burning in Kakadu (2005)

Traditional ecological knowledge is being used in powerful combination with Western science to enhance the biodiversity and cultural values of wetlands in Kakadu National Park in Australia's Northern Territory.