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Health monitoring devices at risk of being hacked, study shows
Billions of people around the world are using internet-connected medical devices to monitor their health, but could be putting themselves at risk of hackers using their data for unhealthy reasons according to a new cybersecurity study.
Researchers spinning fibers to help the Territory and beyond
Researchers at Charles Darwin University are using a state-of-the-art nanofiber fabrication facility to create fibers that are 10 to 100 times thinner than a spider’s silk to solve some of the pressing issues the Northern Territory is facing.
CDU engineers shine in global researcher ranking
Charles Darwin University engineers using research to build a more innovative and sustainable society are among the most prestigious academics in the world, according to a distinguished list from Stanford University.
New study shows AI can forecast mining disasters
Artificial Intelligence can forecast gas-related incidents in coal mines within half an hour, according to a new study exploring how the technology can reduce the risk of disasters.
New photography competition and exhibition showcases CDU’s research
From ants encircling their prey to the microscopic details of a moth’s antenna, a new photography competition and exhibition is giving the public a rare glimpse into the fascinating world of academic research.
New partnership seeks to improve food security in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste is taking steps to achieve greater food security for its people with a research partnership with Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers to increase on-farm labour productivity
Can your smartwatch get hacked? Study shows what information is at risk
Smartwatches might be good for tracking steps and heartrates, but they can also offer hackers a wealth of personal information to exploit, according to a new Charles Darwin University study.
CDU Casuarina Open Day to shine a light on new opportunities
Charles Darwin University (CDU) will host its 2024 Open Day at its Casuarina Campus this Saturday to give Territorians a peak at what the University has to offer.
Calling all citizen scientists to learn more about groundwater
Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers are calling out for over 500 citizen scientists living in the northern part of the Territory and Western Australia to collect water samples from their bores using sampling kits in a bid to increase water security.