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If there was a Logie for most useful and sought after metal, it would probably go to gold. 🏆
But beyond its shiny exterior is an incredible amount of research.
#Logies
Bushfires are frequent risk in Australia. But did you know satellites are helping mitigate the risks?
By observing Earth from above, we're gaining crucial insights into where fires are starting, how they're spreading, and the extent of the damage.
Speak of the devil. 😈
As the Devil's Finger fungus (Clathrus archeri) progresses to maturity, it erupts red arms from a white 'egg,' giving the appearance of a devil hatching out of the ground! 😱
#FungiFriday
📸 | Marshal via
@atlaslivingaust
💻 |
In their element. 💎
Research scientist Colin MacRae is our latest science rockstar to have a mineral named in his honour: macreaite.
Meet Colin and the team:
📷 | Macraeite photo: Christian Rewitzer
Congratulations to the three winners of our
@Aus_ScienceWeek
t-shirt contest over on Instagram. 🏆
The brief was: If you were a scientist, what’s one problem you would solve through science - and how?
Missed out? Follow us on Instagram to never miss another giveaway!
The Canberra spider orchid has mastered the art of disguise to help its pollination. 🕵️
It's one of Australia's more than 1500 unique orchid species. 90 per cent of them are not found anywhere else in the world. 🌎
Cutting his teeth in STEM. 🦷
@DrBruceWebber
was in grade two when he found a 7-million-year-old tooth with Mrs Scott.
Now at CSIRO, he shares with students as part of the STEM Professionals in Schools program, supported by
@AusGovEducation
.
Meet Bruce:
Australians are no strangers to extreme weather conditions.
So how do we keep our homes comfortable regardless of the weather?
The answer is air tightness.
We've uncovered the science behind detecting draughts and reducing the 'leakiness' of our homes.
Did you know the critically endangered Northern Hairy-nosed wombat is the world's largest burrowing marsupial? ⛏️
They grow to around one metre long, weighing up to 30 kilograms!
📸 | karenfoleyphoto via Adobe Stock
#WombatWednesday
#ScienceWeek
@Aus_ScienceWeek
Wind in the Pillows. 💨
We tested the air-tightness (whether draughts are getting in or out) of 233 new dwellings and found significant improvement compared to older homes. We also identified where most leaks occur.
Keeping draughts out of your home. 👇
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to gather insights shaping the future of our startup ecosystem.
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