How our new technology improves oil spill response
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 April 2022
CSIRO developed a low-cost sponge coated with a superhydrophobic polymer to efficiently separate tiny oil droplets from seawater. The reusable tech offers a faster, cheaper, and more sustainable way to clean up oil spills.
Keywords: CSIRO, oil spill, marine life, hydrophobic sponge, water treatment, pollution cleanup, sustainability
Are cuckoo eggshells thicker to protect them from their hosts?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 22 April 2022
CSIRO research using historical egg collections found Australian cuckoos in dome-shaped nests lay thicker-shelled eggs, not to resist host ejection but to survive being dropped into nests from a height.
Keywords: CSIRO, cuckoo eggs, evolution, eggshell thickness, bird behavior, historical egg collection, host nests
Using satellite data to unlock water quality knowledge
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 27 April 2022
CSIRO and NSW DPE built a satellite-based data cube to track 20 years of coastal water quality. Findings show declining light availability and worsening conditions, with AI planned to boost predictive management.
Keywords: CSIRO, water quality, satellite data, data cube, coastal monitoring, AI, NSW rivers
