Weeds, fungi, weevils and biosecurity
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 29 June 2022
CSIRO uses fungi and insects as biological control agents to combat invasive weeds like sea spurge, wandering trad, and cabomba. These biocontrol methods reduce economic and environmental impacts while protecting native species.
Keywords: biosecurity, biocontrol, invasive weeds, fungi, weevils, agriculture, environment
Meet 5 remarkably old animals, from a Greenland shark to a featherless, seafaring cockatoo
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 29 June 2022
Studies reveal why some animals live centuries. From Granddad the 109-year-old lungfish to Jonathan the 190-year-old tortoise, Greenland sharks, and Ming the 507-year-old clam, research links genetics, traits, and environments to lifespan.
Keywords: longevity, ageing, tortoise, Greenland shark, lungfish, cockatoo, clam
Science for a water-secure world in a changing climate
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 1 July 2022
CSIRO’s Jane Coram highlights how science, Indigenous knowledge, and digital tools can guide water security decisions in a changing climate. Collaboration, AI, and global partnerships are key to tackling future water challenges.
Keywords: water security, CSIRO, digital tools, Indigenous knowledge, AI, global cooperation
