
RIEL News

RIEL students present at the Savanna Science Network Meeting, South Africa
At the beginning of March, four RIEL PhD students and a Professor journeyed to South Africa to present their research at the 20th Savanna Science Network Meeting (SSNM). Held in the iconic Kruger National Park, the SSNM sees savanna scientists from around the world come together for a week to meet and exchange knowledge.
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Leading Charles Darwin University (CDU) environmental microbiology researchers have presented research focused on understanding tropical rock oysters and Vibrios and the implications for food safety and human health at an international Aquaculture conference held this week in Darwin.
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New CDU studies finds two native Australian plants have healing properties
Two plants native to the Northern Australia could have significant medicinal potential in the prevention and treatment of diseases, according to two studies by a Charles Darwin University (CDU) PhD candidate.
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Drones the latest weapon being used to combat the spike in ghost nets across NT coastline
In a bid to help clear the Gulf of Carpentaria of marine debris, Charles Darwin University (CDU) will undertake a project that will use long-distance uncrewed autonomous aircraft to identify and map the distribution of ghost nets across nearly 958 km of NT coastline.
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New drone capabilities shine at Katherine Open Day
The sky’s the limit at the Crossroads of the North where Charles Darwin University (CDU) will demonstrate its burgeoning capabilities in drone education, training and research at the CDU Katherine Rural Campus Open Day tomorrow.
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AIMS@CDU to strengthen and support the Territory’s marine science research community
A new agreement between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) will boost the Northern Territory’s marine science research capabilities.
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Cassowaries still crucial to seed dispersal, study shows
Cassowaries continue to be one of nature’s most critical gardeners, with a new study into seed dispersal through their scats reaffirming their role in the ecological function of pockets of remnant rainforests.
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New drone program awarded Federal funding
Students from across the Northern Territory will have the chance to learn the ins and outs of the NT drone industry after a Charles Darwin University (CDU) program received Federal Government funding.
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New mapping technology gives land managers another tool to protect landscapes and make the most of carbon trading offsets
Planned high-resolution satellite mapping will help land managers to reduce bushfires and increase carbon offset income for communities in the Northern Territory.
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