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How machine learning is revolutionising genomic research

Have you ever wondered why you are as tall as you are? Or how you inherited a physical trait that your sibling didn’t? What about why some people are more susceptible to disease? The answer lies in our biological make-up, the human genome.   By comprehending how human traits and diseases are driven at a gene level, we can not only better understand ourselves, but how we can...

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Adelaide’s new hub for security data science

It’s perhaps best known for producing some of the nation’s top wine, but last July, Adelaide landed on the CSIRO’s Data61 map as a hub for cyber and national security expertise. The new Security Data Science (SecDS) team, who are part of the Distributed Systems Security (DSS) research group, focus on developing and applying techniques...

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Machine learning reveals new insights about energy consumption in Australia

Energy prices often increase as the temperature fluctuates, but did you know that homes further inland tend to have higher levels of use regardless of the season? Or that households with higher incomes use more gas? And that when the temperature rises above 13 degrees, gas consumption drops to some of its lowest levels?  These insights are crucial when planning household energy distribution, pricing and infrastructure, and avoiding issues such as power surges and black outs.  ...

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Ribit finds new home at Stone & Chalk

Ribit, our student job and internship matching platform, has been acquired by its anchor client, Australia’s largest emerging technology incubator and impact network, Stone & Chalk. Not-for-profit Stone & Chalk brings together founders, talent, investors, industry, corporate and government stakeholders to drive growth, advocacy and commercialisation. Ribit was launched in February 2016 by CSIRO’s Data61 to...

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Achieving blockchain adoption: the skills mix that will drive Australian blockchain development

Blockchain technology will be worth over US$175 billion by 2025, and in excess of US$3 trillion by 2030, according to the Australian Government’s National Blockchain Roadmap.    Australia must seize this opportunity to become a world-leader in digital technology and bolster the economy, but despite its potential, there is significant uncertainty regarding future adoption of blockchain technology locally.  CSIRO’s Data61 researchers have identified a particular set of workforce...

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Telehealth in Australia during COVID-19 and beyond: Insights

Telehealth has traditionally been used as a mechanism to improve access to healthcare services in rural and remote areas where such services are difficult to access in person. It can reduce the distance that people need to travel for healthcare services and expand the reach of specialist and allied health services, which are less accessible...

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This new phishing detection system can decode fraudsters

Australians have lost almost half a million dollars this year to phishing scams according to Scamwatch, with over 13,000 reports of attacks affecting individuals aged 18 to over 65. A form of online malicious activity, phishing has increased significantly since 2010, with the outbreak of COVID-19 and a shift to working from home exacerbating the practise.  Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit...

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This AI-powered platform can identify insect and snake species from photo

‘Is it venomous?’ is arguably one of the most common questions asked in Australia, home to 170 species of snakes and 2,000 species of spider. Parents of two and with regularly visiting British relatives, Nic and Murray Scarce know the benefit of being able to accurately identify some of Australia’s most notorious wildlife. “During one...

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Pivoting a retail business during COVID-19: Insights

The Australian retail sector is the nation’s second largest employer after healthcare. In August 2019, there were over 1.2 million Australians employed in retail[1], with more working as owner operators in micro or small businesses. For many working in this sector, the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lock-down has been devastating. For others, however, there have...

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How you can a-Void a voice spoofing attack

‘Hey CSIRO’s Data61, how can I prevent spoofing attacks on my voice assistant?’   Good question – if you’re one of the 2.9 million smart speaker or voice assistant owners in Australia (that’s 14% of the population), ensuring your smart device isn’t used to impersonate you and trick third parties into releasing your personal information is crucial.  ...