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Queensland SMEs, this one's for you. 👇 Due to high interest, we've extended applications for our free Innovate to Grow: Queensland R&D training program. Turn your innovative ideas into research-ready projects with support from experienced researchers and industry mentors. Our program specifically helps businesses develop effective R&D strategies, with a special focus on fostering collaborations with regional universities. Don't miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gA4eGuqB

New research reveals major vulnerabilities in deepfake detectors. 🤖 We partnered with Sungkyunkwan University (성균관대학교) to test 16 major deepfake detectors and found that none could reliably identify real-world deepfakes. As AI-generated content becomes more advanced, we urgently need better detection methods. To help address this, the research team has created a new framework to strengthen detection models and fight misinformation. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/g_veemNR

Are Australians getting their fill of fruits and vegetables? New research suggests we’re falling short. 🥕 We recently analysed nine years of dietary data from over 250,000 Australian adults to model eating habits and predict trends leading into 2030. ⬇️ The findings are concerning: By 2030, discretionary food consumption is projected to increase by 18 per cent, while fruit intake is expected to decline. ⬆️ Encouragingly, young adults (18–30) are making progress in improving their dietary habits, but there is still work to be done in reducing discretionary food intake. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gbcj6DiN

We give this new species list six stars! ⭐ It’s estimated that 91 per cent of Australia’s marine species remain undescribed. However, on #RVInvestigator, we’ve been helping to change that. We keep a record of all the new species that have been described from the voyages of RV Investigator. Last month, research was published describing these six new species of sea star. Check out our new species list: https://lnkd.in/gj6xaJSF 📷 | Christopher Mah #NCRISImpact

The sky is the limit in Dubbo! ☁️ We're thrilled to spotlight the partnership between StevTech, an Australian leader in agricultural drones based in Dubbo, and our Generation STEM Links Program. 🤝 Intern Will Burgin, a Mechatronic Engineering student from the University of Newcastle, jumped into a hands-on internship in AgTech and environmental conservation, piloting drones and surveying koalas. This experience helped Will develop drone technology and computer vision skills while earning his CASA-certified drone pilot license. Generation STEM Links connects students with innovative businesses like StevTech, while supporting employers with recruitment, training, and a $2500 grant per intern. ✅ Businesses in New South Wales are now invited to participate. Find out more and get in touch: https://lnkd.in/eFpH2tBi #GenerationSTEM #STEMCareers 📸 | Jackson Photography via Adobe Stock

One lucky duck. 🦆 If you're looking closely in eucalyptus woodland, or coastal or swampy shrubland and heathland in eastern or southern Australia, you might be lucky enough to spot a cute little orchid that looks like a flying duck. Named the Large Flying Duck Orchid (Caleana major) for obvious reasons, this cheeky orchid is pollinated by male sawflies, which mistake the flower for their female counterpart and try to mate with it. Like 90 per cent of the around 1600 species of orchid found in Australia, the Large Flying Duck Orchid can't be found anywhere else on earth. Research has found 45 per cent of all known flowering plants, including orchids, could be at risk of extinction. 📷 | onetapir via iNaturalist/Atlas of Living Australia

A snapshot of digital health in aged care. 💻 We've released a new report that identifies how data is collected, shared and used across aged care, highlighting the associated challenges and opportunities. 📖 The report from our Australian e-Health Research Centre (AEHRC) and the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) identifies key priorities for the aged care sector, including improving the interoperability of systems by promoting common data languages and developing a co-ordinated, national approach to support data access and use. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/gzvSn5Q4

The history of songbirds isn’t so black and white. 🎵 For years, scientists believed songbirds evolved in the Northern Hemisphere. But DNA research has turned that theory on its head — revealing their true origins in Australia. Even more fascinating? Like hummingbirds, songbirds repurposed a "savoury" taste gene to develop a love for sugary foods. So, Australia didn’t just give the world songbirds — it gave them a sweet tooth too! 🍬 Read the story: https://lnkd.in/g5Sv3K-n 📸 | Alexanderino via Wikimedia Commons

Bon voyage! 🚢 Our #RVInvestigator departs Hobart today on a student training voyage as part of the CAPSTAN program with Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies and ANZIC. Thirty university students will spend the next 10 days at sea receiving hands-on marine science training. The voyage will see RV Investigator complete its first circumnavigation of Tasmania. And students are hoping to make some deep-sea discoveries along the way, including assisting in the search for a historic shipwreck. Dive into the adventure: https://lnkd.in/gcXUTprg #NCRISimpact

Australia’s energy transition is accelerating — but are we moving fast enough? ⚡ Renewables now generate 34 per cent of our electricity. To reach net zero, we need more clean energy, smarter grids and breakthrough technologies. We’re driving solutions from ultra low-cost solar to vehicle-to-grid storage and carbon management. As Dietmar Tourbier, Director of Energy explains, "CSIRO sees itself as a key catalyst for Australia’s energy transition. Our goal is to deliver the science and technology that enables and accelerates it." Collaboration is key. Industry, government and researchers must work together to power the future. Let’s make it happen: https://lnkd.in/gGPcVCkU 🗞️ | Article originally published in Energy Magazine