Digital Story Collection

Using science and innovation to understand the role of the Southern Ocean in a changing climate

In 2020, the Southern Ocean Carbon and Climate Observatory celebrates a decade of multidisciplinary research into the role of the Southern Ocean in taking up man-made carbon dioxide

Reducing road freight costs and emissions through green tyres

In a collaboration between the CSIR, Wits University, Cambridge University and Michelin, experimental tests demonstrated an 8-10% reduction in fuel use and carbon emissions through the use of low-rolling resistance truck tyres.

Adapting asphalt pavings for a changing climate

CSIR researchers investigate what it takes to build resilient roads for the future.

Your safety on campus is our priority

Maintaining a healthy and safe organisation is a priority for the leadership. For us to attain zero harm, zero disabling injuries and zero fatalities, we need to continue to cultivate a culture of health and safety within the organisation.

Genome engineering and stem cells with Janine Scholefield

COVID-19: UNIDO and Japan respond to needs of South Africa‘s waste reclaimers

This year the CSIR Conference is coming to you!

To celebrate its 75-year contribution to research, development and innovation in South Africa, the CSIR is hosting its 7th Biennial Conference, virtually, on 11 and 12 November 2020, under the theme, “Touching lives through innovation”.

The CSIR Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre

The Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre is a first of its kind in South Africa and it aims to support SMMEs involved in biomanufacturing in meeting their customer needs within short time-frames and be able to exploit market opportunities.

CSIR supports national COVID-19 response with locally developed ventilator

South Africa's first wholly locally-developed ventilators have now been manufactured and will soon help COVID-19 patients in breathing distress.

Estuaries: Super-ecosystems under threat

South Africa’s estuaries are under threat. Researchers say that multiple interventions are required to avoid a further decline in health. The CSIR led the estuarine component of the National Biodiversity Assessment released earlier this year.

CSIR COVID-19 Induction Video for visitors

This video aims to provide anyone visiting the CSIR with information and guidance on processes to prevent and minimise the spread of COVID-19 while on any of the CSIR sites.

CSIR's new fingerprint technology

The CSIR has launched a new-generation fingerprinting sensing technology that uses high-speed, large-volume optical coherence tomography to acquire the prints.