Ten innovations chosen for Accelerator program

A detection system to keep prawns safe from pests, a smarter smaller wind turbine and wearable tech that can screen for gut disorders are some of the emerging technologies that will be fast-tracked though the national sci-tech accelerator, 'ON, powered by CSIRO'.

CSIRO today opened a new $100 million research facility focused on solving some of Australia’s biggest challenges across agriculture, the environment and the digital world.

CSIRO has launched Oceans: Science and Solutions for Australia (Oceans), a book bringing together the latest science to explain the crucial role oceans play in the lives of all Australians.

A blood test for colorectal cancer, an open-access portal for Australian biodiversity and a sustainable approach to controlling devastating rust disease in crops, are some of the Australian innovations being celebrated today at the annual CSIRO Awards.