CSIRO

Agricultural innovation takes root in Vietnam. 🌱 The Australian university sector and Vietnamese innovation ecosystem will receive a $1.45 million boost, thanks to the Aus4Innovation program. The funding will develop technological solutions that support sustainable agricultural practices in Vietnam. The Aus4Innovation program has funded three projects that will address the complexities of modern agriculture through the use of high-tech solutions. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gBewQnhK

This athletic team has over 30,000 members! 🏆 We've just sequenced the DNA of darkling beetles (Tenebrionidae), one of the largest beetle families, to decode their evolutionary secrets. So naturally, we had to put them into a hypothetical beetle decathlon. Your expert commentator is Yun 'Living' Li, a postdoctoral researcher at our Australian National Insect Collection, who studied darkling beetles during his PhD. Here's how they went: https://lnkd.in/gwZq_Btx

The startup journey isn’t always smooth, but it’s worth it. 🎢 Congratulations to the 23 startups who pitched at Cicada x Tech23 today! Among the 23 were alumni of our Kick Start program, Nourish Ingredients. We recently sat down with James Petrie, CEO and co-founder of Nourish Ingredients (and alumnus of our ON program), who explained why the startup journey is anything but straightforward. Watch his full episode: https://lnkd.in/gCd6uwz2

A full-circle moment for a circular economy program. ♻️ We're partnering with the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the US U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to invest in solutions accelerating the transition of materials development, manufacturing and use to a circular economy. ReCreateIt, co-funded by NSF and us, is a net-zero manufacturing lab using recycled plastic waste to design sustainable home goods for low-income homeowners through 3D printing. re:3D Inc leads the team and includes researchers from University of Wollongong, Western Sydney University, and the The University of Texas at Austin who are partnering with the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStores. ReCreateIt is one of six research teams selected as part of NSF Convergence Accelerator's Track I: Sustainable Materials for Global Challenges to advance from Phase 1 to Phase 2. Find out more about the program and the research teams: https://lnkd.in/gKEv3XW9

Did you know 100 per cent of Australian cotton comes from our research? 👚 Our scientists are on the Gold Coast this week to showcase their work at the Australian Cotton Conference. Alongside our partners, Cotton Seed Distributors, we’ve joined growers, agronomists and industry to look at the challenges and opportunities facing cotton. Learn more about our research: https://lnkd.in/giqj9TYv

Weathering the deep blue. 🌊 We've been working with Bureau of Meteorology and Defence Australia to forecast marine conditions for more than 20 years. Our Bluelink project produces real-time ocean forecasts, from local beaches to oceanic circulation on a global scale. It helps industries like transport, fisheries, security, and tourism to work safely and reduce risk to the environment. The project is a finalist in this year's Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, in the Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia category. Here's what we've learned over 20 years of Bluelink: https://lnkd.in/gHJmNZFQ

Innovation is on the menu. 🍽️ This week we were delighted to welcome the Thai Ambassador to Australia and delegates from Thailand's Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) to our Food Innovation Centre in Melbourne. The visit was an opportunity to exchange knowledge and discuss our groundbreaking work in the fields of food innovation, digital agriculture and frameworks for collaboration. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in our shared commitment to advancing scientific research and innovation in the food and health sectors. Together, we're aiming to unlock new possibilities and create impactful solutions for a healthier future. 🌏

Yarning and learning. 🚸 While Australian children are among the healthiest in the world, Indigenous children continue to be left behind. To help address this, it's critical we make sure the voices of Indigenous children are included in any research intending to support them. A new research project is combining art, storytelling, and technology to give Indigenous children a voice in research about their wellbeing. Here's how it works: https://lnkd.in/e6-bgCtF 🗞️ | The Conversation Australia + NZ

Desk to impress. 👗 Imagine if every student in Australia could sit at a desk crafted from upcycled school uniforms. That's the vision our Kick-Start alumni Annie Thompson and her incredible team at Worn Up are bringing to life! They're transforming the textile industry by turning old uniforms into furniture, tackling one of our biggest waste challenges. Since 2020, Worn Up has diverted over 100 tonnes of uniform material from landfill thanks to its dedication to a circular economy. With support from local councils and partners like The Coca-Cola Company and IKEA, it's making a huge impact. Annie recently spoke to Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia about working with us through our Kick-Start Program, which gave Worn Up access to global experts who then became mentors: https://lnkd.in/gHJfVmj4 📷 | Kick-Start Program Manager, Megan Sebben and Worn Up founder, Annie Thompson 📷 | Uniforms are shredded into fine fibres ready for processing (SBS / Spencer Austad) 📷 | FABtec boards and demonstration products at the warehouse (SBS / Spencer Austad)

Skeleton weed is bad to the bone. 💀 With Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development, we’ve researched and released a tiny midge to help tackle this serious weed in Western Australia. These beneficial insects are natural weed warriors which feed on skeleton weed. We’re monitoring how they spread and their effects on this weed. Fly back in time with us to the story behind the innovation: https://lnkd.in/gBSUJQvE