Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Molecular and morphological approaches to taxonomy and historical biogeography of Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos ( Zanda funerea )

Prompted by a recent taxonomic proposal to divide the Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo Zanda funerea into three species essentially based largely on morphometrics, we examined the species’ genetic diversity through single nucleotide polymorphism data from 64 individuals across its ra...

Psychological capital and health behaviours: Can it buffer against fatigue?

This study explores how psychological capital (PsyCap) and self-regulatory fatigue (SRF) predict discretionary food intake and physical activity over time. Discretionary food includes cakes, confectionery, and processed meat. They are regarded as delectable but are also high in s...

Global occurrences, exploration techniques, and geochemical controls on natural hydrogen systems

Hydrogen (H 2 ) is a versatile, zero-emission energy carrier pivotal for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors like heavy industry, long-haul transport, and power storage, enabling sector coupling and complementing renewables amid the global energy transition. With no direct CO 2 e...

From pollution control to system governance: five decades of environmental policy evolution in China

China's environmental governance has undergone a profound transformation since the late 1970s, with implications that extend far beyond its borders. Existing accounts of this evolution rely largely on qualitative periodisation and expert interpretation, offering limited capacity...

Towards high-fidelity simulations of coastal submesoscale baroclinic instabilities with MPAS–O (vE3SM3.0.0) – Part 2: Realistic experiments

Abstract. River plumes can strongly influence coastal dynamics but are poorly represented in global ocean models due to stringent resolution requirements. Following the idealized simulations presented in a companion paper (Hinson et al., 2026), this study presents submesoscale-pe...

First Serological Evidence of Exposure to Japanese Encephalitis Virus in Feral Pigs and Sentinel Chickens in Western Australia

Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) emerged across mainland Australia in 2022, causing substantial impacts on public health and the pig industry. Its emergence raised concerns regarding potential spread into Western Australia (WA). This study aimed to determine JEV activity in WA w...

Quantum spectral authentication: entity authentication and key derivation from a hidden eigenstate of a public unitary challenge

Abstract We introduce Quantum Spectral Authentication (QSA), a symmetric-key entity-authentication and key-derivation protocol in which a remote endpoint proves it still holds a hidden planted state, an eigenstate of the challenge it can prepare, without revealing it. Each round...

Simultaneous silicon production and purification via in-flight hydrogen plasma

Abstract Silicon is a critical mineral, central to photovoltaics, semiconductors, and emerging battery anodes, yet its production still relies on carbon-intensive reduction of high-grade SiO 2 followed by energy-intensive purification. Replacing carbon with molecular hydrogen is...

Numerical simulation of curviplanar fractures associated with gas outbursts

Abstract Coal and gas outburst (outburst) is a principal hazard in underground coal mining. Closely spaced curviplanar mining induced cleavage is often observed around outburst cavities in underground development faces, indicating a mechanical process of outburst development in t...

Targeted post-weaning intervention of weaners with low growth rate pre-weaning is a profitable strategy to increase the productivity of Merino sheep

Context The post-weaning period is critical for the lifetime productivity of Merino sheep, yet weaners with low weaning weights present a significant management and economic challenge for producers. Strategies to mitigate poor performance in these ‘tail-end’ animals are essential...

Gravity topography modeling of the Denman Glacier region using a geostatistical approach

The Denman Glacier is one of East Antarctica's most dynamic outlet systems and is modeled to host the deepest continental marine trough, with the potential to contribute up to ∼ 1.5 m of global sea level rise. Yet its bed geometry remains poorly constrained because airborne radar...

Is it on the list? Taxonomy, conservation, and a mountaintop orchid

A tension exists between taxonomy and conservation in their conceptualisation of species and genera: in taxonomy, a species, a genus, or any other taxonomic grouping is a hypothesis; while in threatened species listing, a species or genus is a fixed entity. This case study of the...

Fifteen years of regional climate downscaling in CORDEX-Australasia

Regional climate modelling plays a central role in understanding and projecting climate change across Australasia, a region characterised by complex topography, diverse climate regimes, and high exposure to climate extremes. Over the past fifteen years, CORDEX-Australasia has coo...

Proteomic and Functional Profiling of Trichoderma reesei , Pichia guilliermondii , and Hericium erinaceus

Abstract Fungi relevant to food systems and biotechnology differ in physiology, yet their condition-specific intracellular proteomes have rarely been compared using a common workflow. We hypothesized that harmonized extraction and data-independent acquisition mass spectrometry wo...

A long-life fast charging lithium-ion energy storage device

A long cycle-life high-power energy storage device is prototyped where the fast charge capability is focused on rather than the fast discharge capability. Instead of using a supercapacitor device, the reworking and engineering of a Li-ion device is prototyped. The aim of the work...

Ferroelectric phase transformations in the spinodal decomposition framework

This perspective reviews phase transitions in ferroelectric topologies through a spinodal decomposition framework. It focuses on the thermodynamic and kinetic pathways that determine non-trivial topological phases and their evolution. By drawing analogy to chemical spinodal decom...

Optimizing germination in oldman saltbush ( Atriplex nummularia ): understanding seed traits and identifying abiotic limits

Abstract Oldman saltbush ( Atriplex nummularia Lindl.) is an Australian woody shrub valued for livestock forage and shelter in saline, hot and semi-arid environments. Adoption is constrained by reliance on nursery-grown seedlings, as direct seeding remains unreliable. Despite its...

Starch-Dominated, Matrix-Modulated Gelation and Structural Recovery in Air-Classified Protein-Rich and Starch-Rich Chickpea Fractions

Abstract Air classification of milled pulse flours yields protein-rich fine and starch-rich coarse fractions, yet both are composite matrices where starch, protein, and fiber govern functionality. Desi (DCP) and kabuli (KCP) chickpeas were jet-milled at two rotor speeds, air-clas...

Spot the difference: Turbidity‐driven plasticity and variation in spotted grunter ( Pomadasys commersonnii ) spot patterns

Animal body markings such as spots, stripes and patterns play important roles in camouflage and visual communication. This study investigated phenotypic plasticity in the spot patterns of spotted grunter Pomadasys commersonnii, an estuarine-dependent haemulid species. First, an a...

Where is the evidence? Mapping the fire–biodiversity knowledge base of northern Australian savannas

Fire shapes the biodiversity of tropical savannas, yet challenges exist in accessing and interpreting the breadth of fire-ecology evidence to support appropriate management. We compiled a comprehensive fire–biodiversity database for Australian tropical savannas to improve knowled...