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The study explored using satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to detect bitou bush (pictured) and African lovegrass.

Potential for satellites and AI to help tackle critical invasive species problem

Satellite imagery and artificial intelligence can detect with high accuracy two invasive weed species in Australia, posing a new opportunity for defense against these pervasive plants.

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The research highlights significant gaps in conservation planning in the Northern Territory. 

Conservation planning ‘good for biodiversity and business’

The Northern Territory’s investment in solar and wind energy production needs to benefit people and the planet, but new research highlights critical pitfalls in planning. 

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NACAS

Medical deliveries and award nights: Historic milestones for NACAS

The North Australia Centre for Autonomous Systems (NACAS) has been recognised for their unique role in minimising the damage caused by ghost nets on the NT’s coastlines.

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Beth Penrose

Moo-ving the boundaries: New research evaluates virtual fences for use on NT cattle stations

Cattle producers in Northern Australia face unique challenges when adapting tools like virtual fences on their properties, but new research from Charles Darwin University (CDU) is set to break down the barriers to this technology. 

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Dr Kamaljit K Sangha

Economic change is possible, but hard: Breaking down economy myths

A renowned political economist busted myths about wellbeing economies being anti-business through a public forum involving some of Northern Territory's most vocal thought leaders.  

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Cotton waste is being used to develop a mushroom circular economy. grow mushrooms.

Cotton trash to treasure: Project using waste to grow new mushroom industry

Supermarket shelves could be stocked with mushrooms grown from the Northern Territory’s cotton waste, with a Charles Darwin University research project exploring the possibility of broadening the region’s agricultural industry.  

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Map showing First Nations land in the top end of the Northern Territory, with markers showing mine sites

Consideration of First Nations cultural values in mining rehabilitation in the NT

Master by Research student Will Kemp investigated the consideration of First Nations cultural values in mine site rehabilitation planning, finding that the regulation of mining approval needs to achieve clearer agreed goals with respect to First Nations cultural values, that companies must commit to as part of the initial approval process.

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Ecosystem services research informs sustainable development pathways

RIEL's Ecosystem Services Research Group are involved in high-level international initiatives, including those led by the United Nations Environment Program and the International Union for Conservation of Nature. They have also supported the development of international research partnerships with benefits for communities and researchers in Australia and overseas.

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Outdated stereotypes about who a “real fisher” is could be costing Australia’s recreational fishing industry valuable talent, creativity, and growth, new research from Charles Darwin University suggests. Picture: Jenny House

Stereotypes holding back Australia’s recreational fishing future, new study finds

Outdated stereotypes about who a “real fisher” is could be costing Australia’s recreational fishing industry valuable talent, creativity, and growth, new research from Charles Darwin University suggests.

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