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.
Science kit unlocks the secret of light
A kaleidoscope of light and colour is on offer to Territorians to celebrate the International Day of Light, thanks to science kits available through a partnership between Inspired NT and Charles Darwin University.
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Home science kits to help Top Enders grow knowledge
Families can learn the science behind native seeds and how they survive and thrive in the Top End’s dry season fires thanks to science kits available through a partnership between Inspired NT and Charles Darwin University.
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Call for inspiring STEM videos
As part of National Science Week local artists have the opportunity to express their creativity, while educating students and the community on the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
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Engineering a solution to help fight COVID-19
Charles Darwin University has partnered with technology developer SPEE3D to use 3D printing technology to coat door handles with copper in high traffic areas as a possible solution to help reduce the viability of viruses such as COVID-19.
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Shark scientist wins rural women’s bursary
PhD candidate Amy Kirke will represent the Northern Territory at the National Rural Women’s Award after winning the AgriFutures NT Rural Women’s Award for a project to take science education into remote communities.
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National recognition for STEM role model
Charles Darwin University graduate Rikki Bruce has received the $20,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM Professional Award at a recent ceremony hosted by the CSIRO in Darwin.
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Calls for 'quantum shift' to Top End water management
With still no signs of a monsoon in the Top End this wet season, industry, Indigenous, government and research groups met in Darwin this week to initiate what could be a paradigm shift to improve water systems management in the north.
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Printing tomorrow’s potential today
On the spot design and manufacturing through new cutting-edge metal 3D Printing technology will soon enhance lines of logistics for the Australian Army.
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Australia’s big burning issue tackled in the north
As Australia grapples with unprecedented wildfires that have caused widespread devastation over summer, the success of Indigenous fire management in the north has gained renewed attention.
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