Find our latest research initiatives, collaborations, and events in biodiversity science, including genomics, conservation and ecological studies.

Friday, 30 Oct 2015
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The Australian landscape presents many areas of extreme conditions for plant survival, such as drought, heat, or salt-affected soils. Are some lineages better able to adapt and diversify in these harsh conditions?

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Wednesday, 07 Oct 2015
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Rock-wallabies are a very interesting system to explore. It's exciting because it's an iconic Australian marsupial and it brings our research to the forefront of evolutionary theory.

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Friday, 28 Aug 2015
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CBA researchers made headlines recently when they discovered at least two new species of gecko in the Cobbold Gorge tourist park northwest of Townsville.

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Monday, 03 Aug 2015
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ANU students will get the opportunity to experience research at CSIRO during their honours year.

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Friday, 17 Jul 2015
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Students will have the opportunity to conduct their own research project under the supervision of CSIRO scientists.

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Friday, 22 May 2015
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The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 "The International Day for Biological Diversity" to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.

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Tuesday, 05 May 2015
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David Yeates, Director of the Australian National Insect Collection, CSIRO

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Tuesday, 17 Mar 2015
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The Atlas of Living Australia is a collaborative, national project that aggregates biodiversity data from Australia’s academic, scientific and environmental communities and the general public and makes it available and usable online.

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Friday, 13 Mar 2015
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Amid the questioning of government support for remote Aboriginal communities and what Prime Minister Tony Abbott called the “lifestyle choices” of those who

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