2021
Shoring up Norfolk Island’s water supply
On Norfolk Island, conserving water has been a way of life for generations. But when the island faced a water emergency in 2019-20, it became clear the natural water balance was changing. A detailed study of the island’s water resources is revealing what’s behind the change and how the island might strengthen its future water resilience.
Protecting your grand designs from turning to ashes
As we head into another bushfire season, a new online guide offers advice on building and retrofitting homes for bushfire resilience.
Ten steps to increasing bushfire resilience
A Queensland bushfire resilience guide for homeowners was named a state finalist in the Resilient Australia Awards in Brisbane on October 6, 2021. We step through the guide's top tips.
Why hazard reduction burning is no smokescreen
Used alongside other fire management approaches, hazard reduction burning can reduce the impact of bushfire on property and loss of life.
It’s in the stars! How scientists figure out your home’s energy rating
For nearly 70 years, CSIRO scientists have been working on the science behind the 10-star energy ratings for homes in Australia. We look at how CSIRO’s tools are used in the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, and the science behind the stars.
How healthy country AI is delivering on-ground benefit
Digital technology can help Indigenous rangers adaptively manage their lands. But it's critical that these tools are co-designed by Traditional Owners to ensure that they deliver benefit back to Indigenous communities. A collaboration called Healthy Country AI is helping to do just that.
The best place for citizen science is wherever you are
You might not be living in a biodiversity hotspot, but the plants, animals and fungi around you matter! By recording them, you can contribute to citizen science.
Studying seabirds: recording biodiversity above ocean waves
Scientists on research vessel Investigator are tackling the challenge of studying seabirds that spend much of their life at sea.
A helping hand (book) for managing fisheries through change
A new evidence-based handbook will help Australian fisheries respond to climate change to ensure sustainable seafood stocks.