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The discovery of two huge active volcanoes under the sea near Fiji has excited scientists searching for new minerals – and revealed new species of creatures never seen before. In this podcast, Captain Fred Stein, Director of the Marine National Facility, describes how the volcanoes, named 'Dugong' and 'Lobster' were found almost by accident. (5.44)

Dr Colin Ward discusses how his team of researchers have determined the molecular structure of the insulin receptor in this five-minute podcast.

Find out how CSIRO could help save the lives of trapped miners, with a new two way radio system. In this five minute podcast, Dr Jay Guo of CSIRO’s ICT Centre describes the new radio system and how it will help make mines safer.

Discover how Chinese scientist Dr Xuemei Bai has been working in Australia with CSIRO to make our cities more sustainable. Dr Bai talks about her work in this special Mandarin edition of CSIROpod. (7:09)

A unique trial of groundbreaking CSIRO technology is taking place at the North West Regional Hospital in Burnie, Tasmania, and it has the potential to help solve Australia’s rural health crisis. (5:38)

Dr Dilip Manuel describes the 'air shower' which saves water, but still feels as good as a normal shower in this podcast. (4:00)

Scientists have created a 'virtual beer' using innovative fluid special effects software. In this podcast, Dr Mahesh Prakash describes how the software can make a virtual beer look so real you can nearly taste it! (5 min 30 sec)

Discover how bees and ants create silk strong enough to make bulletproof vests. (5:00)

What happens when regional industries, including a brewery and a hospital, join forces with the CSIRO to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for an entire district? Find out how in this podcast. (5.33)

Hear how CSIRO is developing new technologies to use the energy from the Sun to boost the power of natural gas in this three-minute podcast.