Science and Technology news

4 December 2025

Where rubber meets the road: Old tyres are key to building tougher roads

Almost half of the Northern Territory’s worn-out tyres end up in landfills – with the rest exported interstate for recycling – but a study led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) is repurposing the discarded rubber to build stronger, sustainable roads that meet the NT’s unique needs.

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Drone testing at the CDU Katherine Rural Campus

5 May 2023

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.

A new Charles Darwin University (CDU) program to bring drones into the classroom has received Federal Government funding.

31 March 2023

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.

First Nations ranger trainees from across the Top End are working to become certified rangers through the ‘Ranger Ready’ program.

23 March 2023

Rangers gain vital skills to care for Country

Ranger trainees from across the Top End are working to become certified through the 'Ranger Ready' program, combining traditional knowledge with conservation training.

New Charles Darwin University (CDU) research into false killer whales in Northern Australia reveals that they are unique from their deep-water cousins.

17 March 2023

Study shows links between Australia’s false killer whales and endangered groups from Hawaii

False killer whales off the Northern Australia coast need their conservation status reviewed because of similarities they share with groups from Hawaii listed as Endangered in the USA, a Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher says.

Charles Darwin University (CDU) Science lecturer Stephen Reynolds and graduate Yunzhu Wang construct a solar-powered car, a task that will feature in the new science and technology elective offered to arts and humanities students.

6 March 2023

New program to upskill arts students with STEM knowledge

A new STEM program at Charles Darwin University (CDU) is set to entice arts and humanities students into science, technology and innovation, with the start of a new Advances in Science and Technology subject.

National Science Week will run from August 12 to 20 across Australia with a wide range of activities for all ages to enjoy. From L-R: Miguel Clark, Eleanor Hallett and Rafael Clark are in an epic quest for bugs.

1 March 2023

Calling all bright sparks to light up NT National Science Week

Bright ideas for innovative science engagement projects are being called on to entertain and inspire at the 2023 National Science Week in the Territory.

Rohan Fisher develops web app to study fire edges.

22 February 2023

New fire-edge maps helping to understand how landscapes stop fires

A land’s topography and landscape features have an influence on how fires behave, which is why local knowledge is vital in fire management.

About 30% of Litchfield National Park could be infested with gabba grass in 10 years.

21 February 2023

Major investment urgently needed to protect Litchfield National Park from gamba grass

New research has warned that almost 30% of Litchfield National Park could be infested with the invasive weed gamba grass within a decade.

A Charles Darwin University (CDU) student has developed an augmented reality app to aid construction safety training in remote NT communities.

20 February 2023

CDU student’s app aids construction safety in remote NT communities

A former Charles Darwin University (CDU) student has developed an augmented reality app to aid construction safety training in remote NT communities, and assist First Nations workers to learn and work on country while improving local housing.