RCVD was created through a collaboration between CSIRO’s data and Data61 World-leading technology developed by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, could soon play a key role in safeguarding spent nuclear fuel across the globe. The Robotized Cherenkov Viewing Device (RCVD) was created through a collaboration between CSIRO’s data and digital…
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New virtual reality training offer
Australian research safety to improve new training package Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is improving safety for everyone working in potentially hazardous environments with a new training package that uses virtual reality (VR) to simulate risk scenarios. Training participants will gain a practical understanding of relevant control measures in a…
Read MoreSpaceCows: Using AI to tackle feral herds in the top end of Australia
Adapting the most advanced technologies. CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency and Microsoft will develop an artificial intelligence and space technology-powered digital twin — a virtual replica of the landscape — to help Indigenous rangers manage feral herds on their land in Northern Australia. Unmanaged feral cattle and buffaloes have a…
Read MoreBuilding resilient telecommunications infrastructure
Recommendations on the potential impacts of embers, radiation and flame on and around telco equipment. Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, and Optus have released findings of a joint nationwide project to improve bushfire resilience of critical telecommunications. The research analysed where there is risk of damage to the network and…
Read MoreCSIRO aims to collate disparate digital transformation projects
Australia’s national science agency needs someone bring it all together. The CSIRO is currently looking for a Digital Transformation Strategist to work with IM&T, Data61 and BUs to bring together a CSIRO Digital Strategy. Digital Transformation of CSIRO’s scientific inquiry is critical for its future leadership and relevance on the world…
Read MoreReasons Australian businesses miss out on tech innovation
CSIRO report finds there are still fundamental barriers to innovation adoption. Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO latest report finds has identified five key barriers to realising value from innovation as well as suggesting several solutions. The findings are based on interviews with private and public sector leaders and extensive analysis…
Read MoreFormer IT contractor sentenced to jail for cryptocurrency mining
Australian used Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s servers and supercomputers. A 34-year-old man from Sydney Australia, has been sentenced for using the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s (CSIRO) servers and supercomputers to carry out cryptocurrency mining. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) Cybercrime Operations launched an investigation after CSIRO…
Read MoreAustralia’s national science centre processes one trillion data points
AI-based platform used to help pinpoint the location of diseases causing genes. Researchers from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has processed one trillion points of genomic data through VariantSpark, an artificial intelligence-based platform, which can help pinpoint the location of specific disease-causing genes in the human genome. The human genome…
Read MoreAI and digital tech to transform CSIRO’s digital landscape
Microsoft set to boost Australia’s national science agency with more tech. Artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies will be harnessed to tackle global challenges including illegal fishing and plastic waste, and to boost farming as part of a partnership between Australia’s national science agency — CSIRO, and Microsoft. The…
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