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The hybrid 2-stroke engine drone will be adapted to deliver medical supplies on the battlefield.

Battle-ready medical drones to join Army’s ranks

A new drone delivery project led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) aims to revolutionise healthcare in modern warfare.

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Tan Thai

‘Nothing worthwhile is easy’: Darwin engineer’s pathway to supporting his community

Tan Thai completed a Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Mechanical) at Charles Darwin University (CDU). 

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Charles Darwin University researchers will work to improve fluorine-free foams used in aircraft rescue and firefighting.

Project to improve PFAS firefighting alternative

As the world phases out use of PFAS-based foams in firefighting for the safer but less effective fluorine-free foams, a new Charles Darwin University project is aiming to increase the efficacy of this alternative foam.

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Automated diagnosis of respiratory diseases from lung ultrasound videos ensuring XAI: an innovative hybrid model approach.

Researchers train AI to diagnose lung diseases

Artificial Intelligence could become a radiologist’s best friend, with researchers training the technology to accurately diagnose pneumonia, COVID-19 and other lung diseases.

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Forensic scientists issue call to arms to build forensic intelligence capability

Forensics has well-recognised application in the courtroom, but a new report is arguing the science has much more to give. 

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Global sewage study reveals condition of Darwin’s harbour

A global study of sewage contamination in harbours, with samples taken from 18 cities across five continents, has revealed that faecal contamination of Darwin Harbour from sewage is very low compared to the rest of the world.

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Image of the Honourable Austin Asche AC KC in 2011 sitting at a desk looking straight at the camera. He wears a white shirt with a badge of the Northern Territory flag.

CDU mourns passing of beloved Territorian

Charles Darwin University acknowledges passing of distinguished judge, educator and former Administrator of the Northern Territory, the Honourable Austin Asche AC KC.

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The Bulloak Jewel (Hypochrysops piceatus) butterfly. Butterflies, bees and beetles are groups of insects at risk. Picture: Michael Braby

Study reveals extreme rate of Australia’s invertebrate extinction

An estimated one to three species of insects and other native invertebrates are becoming extinct in Australia every week, according to a new study revealing the immense scale of the nation’s biodiversity loss. 

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CDU PhD student receives Google’s backing to help Close the Gap

Australian research aimed at closing the gap in First Nations health outcomes through new and emerging technologies like AI has received the backing of Google.

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