Can precision health deliver on its promises?
December 1, 2021
Research by CSIRO has identified a looming risk that the emerging precision health industry could exacerbate, rather than fix, current health inequalities.
One million energy rating certificates on Australian Housing Data portal
December 1, 2021
The Australian Housing Data portal has now collected one million energy rating certificates from Australian homes, giving researchers, regulators, and industry associations an unprecedented snapshot of the energy efficiency of the nation’s housing stock.
Are bio-derived plastics the solution to plastic pollution?
November 23, 2021
Do you know your biodegradable from your oxo-degradable plastics? We give you the rundown on plastic packaging alternatives and their eco credentials.
Critical energy minerals: Mining for opportunities in the energy transition
Our new critical energy minerals report uses the Physical Stocks and Flows Framework tool to look at three EV battery metals (cobalt, lithium and nickel) under three different EV uptake scenarios.
Three new species of hornworts in Australia
Thanks to high rainfall and the keen eyes of two citizen scientists, Australia has three newly recognised species of hornworts.
A digital pathway for sustainable fisheries
An online tool called FishPath is paving the way for the sustainable management of fisheries worldwide.
Facing the future of disaster resilience
Extreme events continue to challenge Australians under a changing climate. We explore the role of science in helping build our resilience as we prepare for future disasters and improve our response and recovery.
