Chemicals

CSIRO is creating materials with specific properties, which are long-lasting and suitable for specific applications.

Screening across Australia during National Science Week, Scinema brings audiences the latest in science film from across the globe.

The latest issue of ECOS provides expert analysis of the draft report of the independent Garnaut Review on emissions trading and the Federal Government’s Green Paper, which outlines the differing proposals for a ‘carbon pollution reduction’ scheme.

The 2008 Butt Smith Medal for Outstanding and Sustained Research Excellence in Geoscience was awarded to Dr Nigel Radford of Newmont Asia Pacific in a special presentation during the Australian Earth Science Convention in Perth on 23 July.

To celebrate National Science Week 2008 CSIRO brings together boffins from Canberra's major academic and research organisations.

An exciting conference that will bring together international world leaders in polymer sciences and industry leaders to share perspectives and work towards producing superior products for the marketplace into the future.

CSIRO's 'world leading' expertise will drive the development of a new carbon nanotube yarn manufacturing industry for Australia.

New sophisticated polymer platforms for the improved delivery of small-molecule and biological therapeutics.

CSIRO’s material characterisation expertise helps improve product performance and resilience across a range of product types and operating conditions.

 

CSIRO delivers science solutions vital to a globally competitive and sustainable energy industry with a primary focus on oil, gas and geothermal energy resources.

Discover how bees and ants create silk strong enough to make bulletproof vests. (5:00)

Dr Colin Ward discusses how his team of researchers have determined the molecular structure of the insulin receptor in this five-minute podcast.

Dr Megan Fisher is acting Chief of CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies, she has tertiary qualifications in science and business and an outstanding track record in strategic management, business development and technology commercialisation.

Dr Cedric Griffiths is a geologist with a fascination for using computers to predict what lies underground in the Earth’s strata.

A list of RAFT (reverse addition fragmentation chain transfer) patents, their backgrounds, advantages of the invention and application areas. (7 pages)

A one-page information sheet with details of the 9th Protein Expression Workshop that will cover a range of topics to enable successful production of proteins.

Our program gives secondary school students the opportunity to gain a first-hand understanding of the work we do.

CSIRO’s IP is a platform technology for the rapid expansion of cells whilst maintaining phenotype. The technology will be useful for a wide range of cellular therapies and tissue engineering applications. (2 pages)