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Opportunities for industry with $100M radio telescope

Friday 26 September 2008

SENATOR Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, today launched a register of the opportunities available to industry to participate in building a $100 million radio telescope in Western Australia.


New CSIRO flagship to lift mineral industry R&D effort

Wednesday 28 May 2008

The Australian minerals industry's R&D effort received a boost yesterday, Tuesday, with the launch of CSIRO's Minerals Down Under National Research Flagship.


A new class of 'fat' good for Australian industry

Thursday 01 May 2008

CSIRO researchers have discovered a new class of fatty acids – alpha-hydroxy polyacetylenic fatty acids – that could be used as sensors for detecting changes in temperature and mechanical stress loads.


Interactive textiles get ‘in the groove’

Monday 07 April 2008

TOP AUSTRALIAN netball and basketball players are using CSIRO-developed interactive textiles to get ‘in the groove’ when shooting goals.


Boeing's Phantom arrives in Australia

Wednesday 12 March 2008

CSIRO yesterday welcomed Boeing's announcement that a branch of its advanced research and development organisation, Phantom Works, which specialises in aerospace solutions, will be established in Australia.


Smarter energy storage for solar and wind power

Tuesday 27 November 2007

DEVELOPMENT of the first hybrid battery suitable for storing electricity from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind is now a step closer.


The 'CSIRO advantage' increases motor efficiency

Friday 19 October 2007

NINE of the forty vehicles slated to compete in this year's World Solar Challenge from Darwin to Adelaide are using a highly efficient electric motor designed by CSIRO.


Fantastic plastic could help the environment

Friday 12 October 2007

A NEW membrane that mimics pores found in plants has applications in water, energy and climate change mitigation.


New division created to support Australian Manufacturing

Thursday 04 October 2007

CSIRO's newest Division, CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering (CMSE), has been formed to support Australia's manufacturing industry.


CSIRO Opening the doors to robotics and automation

Wednesday 08 August 2007

As part of National Science Week 2007, CSIRO is opening its robotics and automation laboratories in Brisbane for everyone to explore.


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