All CSIRO articles
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NewsDrones reveal extreme coral mortality after bleaching
New research has revealed alarming coral mortality rates of 92 per cent after last year’s bleaching event at Lizard Island on Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef, marking one of the highest coral mortality rates ever documented globally.
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NewsScientists develop groundbreaking biosensor for rare earth element detection
A prototype for an innovative biosensor can detect rare earth elements and be modified for a range of applications. Synthetic scientists engineered proteins to create molecular nanomachines that generate easily detectable signals when they selectively bind to Lns.
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NewsFungus shows promise to battle plant pathogens in wheat crops
An endophytic fungus shows promise in fighting plant pathogens in wheat crops, boosting productivity and improving sustainability by providing an alternative to reducing reliance on synthetic pesticides, a new study has found.
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NewsSilicon spikes skewer 96% of virus particles
An international research team has designed and manufactured a virus-killing surface that could help control disease spread in hospitals, labs and other high-risk environments.