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Global study revises greenhouse gas emissions for tropical inland waters
Tropical inland waters don’t produce as many greenhouse gas emissions as previously estimated, according to the results of an international research collaboration led by Charles Darwin University.
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CDU Sydney students display tech designs at innovation expo
Students from Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Faculty of Science were part of Sydney’s biggest Technology and Innovation Festival this week.
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Study finds AI can help buildings become safer, resilient and more sustainable
Artificial intelligence could be key to designing buildings which are resilient to both climate extremes and infectious disease threats, according to a study with Charles Darwin University.
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CDU conservation biologist named NT’s only Young Tall Poppy Award recipient
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) conservation biologist whose work has become a staple in the hands of environmentalists across the Territory has been named the NT’s Young Tall Poppy Award recipient for 2025.
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Going where the wind blows: Project examines the grazing pattern of sheep
Do sheep follow where the wind blows? It’s the question a Charles Darwin University Honours student is trying to answer in a project exploring the impact of wind direction and speed on the grazing patterns of sheep.
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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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Weather stations, welding workshops, and more: CDU joins National Science Week
Have you ever wondered how weather stations work? Or what makes sparks fly in the world of welding? These are among the many questions Charles Darwin University (CDU) academics and sponsors will answer during National Science Week.
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