CSIRO seeks new petaflop computer to power research innovation
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 14 November 2016
CSIRO is replacing its Bragg supercomputer with a petaflop-speed, energy-efficient system to enhance HPC capacity for advanced research in AI, modelling, and diverse science fields.
Keywords: CSIRO, supercomputer, Bragg, HPC, petaflop, AI, scientific research
As Australian shipping grows, how can we avoid collisions with marine animals?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 30 November 2016
Australia’s growing shipping and boating traffic increases risks of vessel strikes on whales and marine life. A national strategy calls for better data, mapping, and measures like route changes to protect vulnerable species.
Keywords: vessel strikes, whales, marine life, Australia, shipping, conservation, collision risk
Rays of the world are flat sharks and don't deserve their scary reputation
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 9 December 2016
Rays of the World is the first global illustrated guide to 633 ray species, many newly described. It highlights their ecological roles, threats, and urgent conservation needs, with discoveries aided by DNA analysis and global research.
Keywords: rays, stingrays, skates, sawfishes, species discovery, conservation, marine biology
