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CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

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National Challenges

Enabling technologies for addressing the big issues facing Australia.

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CSIRO demonstrates the first step in its rural wireless broadband system: six users can upload at 12 Mbps – each.

CSIRO's autonomous catamaran and one of the floating nodes monitoring environmental conditions on Lake Wivenhoe. (CSIRO)

Australia's largest integrated intelligent wireless sensor network is monitoring Brisbane's drinking water.

A family using a touch-screen tablet computer in the kitchen.

An inexpensive automated system making electricity use by small consumers as efficient and cost-effective as it is for big industry.

In vivo imaging of amyloid-beta plaques and brain atrophy of a healthy elderly person (left) compared to an Alzheimer's disease patient (right).

Computerised enhancement and analysis of 3D PET and MRI scans shows promise as an early diagnostic tool.

CSIRO's Research Is Focused On The Following:

Clever environmental management

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Clever environmental management

- CSIRO’s information and communication technologies and mathematical and statistical services are providing the information about complex natural systems needed to better manage our environment. Learn more>

Smart energy

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Smart energy

- CSIRO's futuristic hardware and software innovations are powering the push to use energy more efficiently and draw it from sustainable sources. Learn more>

e-Health innovation

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e-Health innovation

- CSIRO is using information and communication technologies to build a sustainable health care system for Australia and meet the challenges of an aging population. Learn more>

Broadband for Australia

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Broadband for Australia

- CSIRO is developing technologies to connect people and machines with high speed broadband and enable them to access the wireless internet anytime, anywhere. Learn more>

Cyber security

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Cyber security

- CSIRO technologies are helping Australians prepare for, detect, respond to and recover from natural disasters and emergency situations. Learn more>

Sustainable cities

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Sustainable cities

- CSIRO research is helping to revitalise Australia’s cities through the generation of new technologies that reduce the ecological footprint of urban environments.   Learn more>

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CSIRO Enquiries

Phone: 1300 363 400

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Email: Enquiries@csiro.au

Explore CSIRO

Community

CSIRO aims to establish and build relationships with members of the community. We welcome people of all ages to come and explore our facilities, holiday programs and public events.

Contact

Phone:

1300 363 400

Email:

enquiries@csiro.au

More contact options

About CSIRO

CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.