Posts by Alex Mead

Chief Scientist: science will drive a post-pandemic manufacturing boom

The Conversation, Other, 12/03/2021, Cathy Foley It’s early days in my tenure as Australia’s Chief Scientist but I have already […]

Manufacturing given a A$30m boost

Mining Weekly, Other, 11/03/2021, Esmarie Iannucci The federal government on Thursday announced A$30-million in funding to support Australian manufacturing, with […]

A fungus lover’s foray into foraging

Midland Express, Other, 11/03/2021 Interest in foraging for wild food is on the rise, and magnificent mushrooms are very much […]

2021 Sir Robert Price lecture

The CSIRO Alumni network, RACI and ATSE were proud to present the 2021 Sir Robert Price lecture. The lecture series […]

Australian bushfire detection satellite to enter orbit

OpenGov Asia, Other, 09/03/2021 A space infrastructure company and an Australian wildfire intelligence company signed an agreement to send the […]

Scientists studying krill want to know how the tiny fish are affected by climate change and fishing

ABC Online, Other, 10/03/2021, Lucy Macdonald They are known as the building blocks of the ocean and great swarms of […]

Country’s first statewide digital cardiac rehabilitation service to fight Tasmania’s most fatal disease

Tasmanian Examiner, Other, 10/03/2021, Meg Powell A brand new weapon against Tasmania's biggest killer has been officially rolled out across […]

US National Academy of Sciences, Celebrating Women in STEM

A new online exhibition showcases women pioneers in science, engineering, and medicine who exemplify the spirit of those who have […]

Australia’s most sustainable seafoods recognised

Inside FMCG, Other, 08/03/2021, Robert Stockdill Two Australian seafood products have shared this year’s top honours in the Sustainable Seafood […]