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New test flight facility lets drone operators test tech in extreme conditions
A new drone test flight facility in the Northern Territory will give manufacturers the chance to test their technology in some of the most diverse terrain and extreme weather conditions in the world.
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Researchers make new guide to help maintain water security in the future
Humanity and the environment’s adaptation to climate change is dependent on water but projecting how water resources will be impacted in the future is difficult.
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How little brains solve big problems in termite colonies
Non-monogamy and colony inheritance are the leading causes of conflict among termites, but these social cockroaches prove you don’t always need a big brain to get to the bottom of even the curliest of problems peacefully, new research from Charles Darwin University (CDU) has found.
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Environmental researchers and rangers visit Philippines as part of NT-Philippines exchange
CDU researchers and representative from Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation completed a valuable exchange with Philippine leaders and rangers in June 2025.
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Professorial delegation discusses environmental protection and biodiversity in Beijing
Charles Darwin University (CDU) academics were among a high-level Australian delegation that visited the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) last month.
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Scholarship fuels CDU student’s passion for science and sport
Charles Darwin University (CDU) student Amy Cook is using her passion for science and sport to make a difference in the Northern Territory (NT), thanks to support from the 2025 Carbine Club Sports Scholarship.
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Rangers and PhD candidate unite at mapping workshop
How can technology support the revival of knowledge, its intergenerational transmission, and the defense of ancestral lands, all while ensuring cultural protocols are upheld?
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How swapping calculators for cameras led one mum down a new career path
When Danielle White picked up a camera and animal identification book while her kids were at school, she never imagined her new hobby would lead to a dramatic career change.
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CDU rolls out the red carpet for first TEDx talk
Charles Darwin University (CDU) will host its first international TEDx talk this year with 10 academics set to discuss a range of topics including kindness in prisons, croc management, fear of missing out (FOMO), and more.
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