Climate change is causing fish to move to cooler water. But what if their escape route is blocked? Around the world, ocean warming is causing fish to move polewards in search of cooler water. The Conversation · Jun 11
Magnetic fields are invisible, but researchers have just built the most detailed photo yet showing nearly four million galaxies Researchers at Australia's space agency have built the largest map of the universe's magnetic fields yet Digital Camera World · Jun 5
This cosmic map of magnetic fields could help illuminate one of the universe’s most mysterious forces Light from nearly 4m galaxies measured as it twisted and travelled through intergalactic space The Guardian - AU · Jun 4
FED:Mapping forces with help from galaxies far, far away Striking maps produced with the help of a powerful radio telescope in the Australian outback will help scientists better understand how the Milky Way formed. AAP · Jun 3
Mapping forces with help from galaxies far, far away Striking maps produced with the help of a powerful radio telescope in the Australian outback will help scientists better understand how the Milky Way formed. AAP · Jun 3
See a new map of the universe’s magnetic fields – the largest and most detailed ever made Magnetic fields are a fundamental part of the universe. They govern how small particles – the building blocks of planets, stars, and ultimately galaxies – move through space. The Conversation · Jun 3
Scientists locate source of mysterious radio signals after 20 year search: A vampire star and its victim The origin of enigmatic long-period radio bursts has been shown to be from the clash of magnetic fields as a white dwarf steals matter from a close red dwarf star. Space · Jun 2
FED:CSIRO moves ahead with plan to cut hundreds of jobs Hundreds of job losses will go ahead at the national science agency, as officials revealed during parliamentary hearings the plan is in its final stages. AAP · Jun 2
CSIRO moves ahead with plan to cut hundreds of jobs Hundreds of job losses will go ahead at the national science agency, as officials revealed during parliamentary hearings the plan is in its final stages. AAP · Jun 2
CSIRO announces 59 roles will be cut from these research areas The national science agency is merging two research units The Canberra Times · May 28
One Nation says it’s the only party in Australia to question climate science. It should ask itself why Climate change denial has become untenable yet Hanson’s party digs in – with conspiracy theories, cherrypicking and claims that are easy to refute The Guardian - AU · May 21
CSIRO is cutting climate science jobs. This is what’s at stake for Australia CSIRO has told staff it will cut 92 positions in its environment unit – just days after the Australian government boosted funding to the national science agency by A$387 million. The Conversation · May 21
Morning Mail: scientists sound alarm over CSIRO job losses, fears grow over Ebola outbreak, Arsenal crowned Premier League champions Climate modelling at risk from science agency cuts; WHO mulls experimental Ebola vaccines; analysis reveals who will feel NDIS cuts the most The Guardian - AU · May 19
‘Foolish’ CSIRO job cuts will mean Australia unable to provide climate projections to global reports, scientists warn Exclusive: Science agency is planning to sack a third of the team working on the national climate model, sources say The Guardian - AU · May 19
AAP · May 19 Climate agencies to ask AI to predict future disasters Artificial intelligence could play a major role in predicting natural disasters around Australia but authorities warn they do not understand it well enough.
AAP · May 17 Aussie artificial intelligence may give robots a leg up A new, water-efficient artificial intelligence hub could help robots make important decisions without delay.
The Guardian - AU · May 14 Labor accused of ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’ for axing $760m research program to fund other science measures Researchers say budget decision to cut commercialisation program to fund the CSIRO and other science initiatives undermines the government’s own priorities
The Guardian - AU · May 9 David Pocock applauds $387m in extra funding for CSIRO after tens of thousands sign petition Analysis commissioned by independent senator found national science agency’s funding is at its lowest since 1978
AAP · Apr 28 Grain belt hit by worst mouse plague in years Mouse numbers have exploded to plague proportions across a state's grain belt, with thousands per hectare threatening crops and straining bait supply
The Guardian - AU · Apr 22 Mouse plague hits WA grain farmers as numbers surge in SA: ‘You literally can’t get away from them’ CSIRO researcher says there are reports of up to 4,000 mouse burrows per hectare in parts of Western Australia
The Conversation · Apr 20 Preserved orchids show pollination has fallen 60% since the 1970s With their dazzling blooms, orchids are among the most famous and collected flowering plants on Earth.
AAP · Apr 6 Body of man swept away by floodwaters found The body of a 65-year-old man who was swept away by floodwaters in South Australia's far north has been found following a three-day search effort.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 2 Humans are en route to the moon for the first time in 54 years – and Australia’s Dish is tracking them The Murriyang radio telescope in Parkes, NSW broadcast the moon landing in 1969 and is now observing the Artemis II lunar mission
TechRadar · Apr 1 'Defying logic': This quantum battery actually charges faster the bigger it gets This quantum device absorbs energy efficiently, accelerates charging with scale, and stores power temporarily, though it's still limited in practical output.
AAP · Apr 1 'They're everywhere': fresh rural mouse plague warning Farmers are being overrun by mice in some rural areas, with scientists warning the rodents could cause havoc for the agricultural sector.