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It's time to channel our favourite species for the remainder of the year. 😴 We're taking a break over the festive period and will be back online from 2 January 2025. In the meantime, you can access our latest news and information at www.csiro.au. Thank you for being part of our community in 2024. We’re looking forward to another year of working to solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Have a safe and happy holiday! 💙 Team CSIRO

Wing-le Bell Rock. 🐦 Whether you're prepping your out-of-office email, gearing up for a busy Christmas shift or already unwrapping presents, we have the perfect native Australian species to get you in the festive mood. Meet the 12 native species reminding us of the holly-days: https://lnkd.in/gd3zbEub

Spread joy and not foodborne illness this festive season! 🎄 Recent data shows the annual cost of foodborne illness in Australia is $2.44 billion. Nearly five million of us suffer from foodborne gastroenteritis each year and nearly 50,000 of us end up in hospital. Prepare for the big day with these helpful tips for keeping common Christmas foods safe to eat: https://lnkd.in/gjmRJDmp

This is Bikpela. 🌊 Bikpela is a 2.7-metre hydrothermal spire from the seafloor of the Manus Basin off Papua New Guinea. In April 2000, our researchers retrieved it from the basin's extraordinary seafloor while on a voyage on RV Franklin sampling microbial life. Our scientists uncovered the layered secrets of this extraordinary find, showcasing the interplay of tectonic activity, biology, and geology in hydrothermal systems. Since its recovery, it has been displayed at our Kensington office in Perth. But now, for the first time, it is on display at the Australian National Maritime Museum as part of their new exhibition Ultimate Depth: A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea. Learn more about this incredible find and its journey: https://lnkd.in/gCXxzUnV

Sleigh the scammers. 🔔 In an age where misinformation and deepfakes blur the lines between fact and fiction, identifying scams has never been more challenging. Falling for a scam can have devastating social, financial, and personal consequences. Over the past year, victims of cybercrime reported losing an average of $30,700 per incident. To help keep you safe this silly season, our cybersecurity experts have shared their essential tips for staying cybersafe. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/gBpzKDaf

800 scientists, 60 nations, 22 side events. 🎉 Organising one of the world's foremost scientific conferences is kind of a big deal, and helps keep Australian research at the leading edge. We were proud to host this year's International Conference on Research Infrastructure (ICRI) in Brisbane, its first time in the Asia Pacific region and the first to focus on Indigenous knowledge and engagement. The event gathers leading scientists to discuss the equipment, people and training required to ensure research continues through long-term global challenges. Here's what went down: https://lnkd.in/g9U8XsVC

Caution: very hot rhymes incoming. 🔥 Today we throw back to one Christmas in the early 90s when CSIRO researchers swapped microbiomes for microphones to create this festive rap song. This rhythmic earworm celebrates a year of achievements including: 📰 Our flu vaccine’s feature in Time Magazine 🧬 A breakthrough in gene technology 🌊 New mapping of the Great Barrier Reef #ThrowbackThursday

Finding a path through conflict. 🛣️ Corrine Condie’s work has taken her from wool farms to windfarms (via equestrian helmets). The CERC Postdoctoral Fellow has a clear goal: to ease social conflict through behavioural science. "By better understanding people’s views and responses to change, it can help us navigate a more harmonious pathway for innovation," Corrine said. Over the last five years, she and her husband and research collaborator, Scott, have been exploring how conflict plays out in marine spaces. Using surveys and modelling, they work out where different groups might stand on new science or technology, and explore what actions could meet their needs and reduce conflict. Meet Corrine: https://lnkd.in/gPjRK7UP

It’s been another groundbreaking year for science and technology here at CSIRO. 👩🔬 As we reflect on the year that was, we’re looking back at some of our scientific breakthroughs that remind us of science’s ability to make life better. These stories remind us of the creativity, dedication, and collaboration behind the breakthroughs that are making our world a better place. Here’s a look at some of our most inspiring science news from 2024: https://lnkd.in/g99btpcJ

Innovation thrives through collaboration. 🤝 That's why we're proud to support researchers, SMEs and deep tech startups tackling global challenges in AI, quantum, green-tech, and beyond. The 2024 Startup Muster Report highlights the potential of our innovation community, while calling for collective action to scale ideas and translate research into success. Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey. We're proud to have been named: ⭐ Top collaborator of startups/SMEs in Australia ⭐ Second most recommended accelerator/incubator Explore the report: https://startupmuster.com/ 📷 | (L-R) Participants of the Gap Blitz Program Showcase 2024 at CSIRO Lindfield; Participants currently taking part in our India Australia RISE Accelerator; Aussie innovators recognised at CSIRO’s ON Accelerate 8 Showcase.