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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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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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From crocs to cotton, RIEL conference shows off budding researchers

Poo swabs for sharks, laser-based forest management, and nature-based job opportunities were among the studies recently highlighted during a showcase of work by some of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) academics.

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First Nations wisdom plays key role in saving critically endangered Philippine eagle

A First Nations conservation and land management program from the Northern Territory is playing a key role in saving the national bird of the Philippines, the critically endangered Philippine eagle.

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Dr R. Keller Kopf from the Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods.

Oldies but goodies: Study shows why elderly animals offer crucial scientific insights

A new study on ageing in the animal kingdom has highlighted how urgently Earth’s oldest and wises creatures must be protected, with knowledge and environmental stability lost due to human intervention. 

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Research highlights new possibilities for detecting invasive plants

Researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU) have conducted an in-depth review of the use of satellite radar technology for monitoring invasive alien plants, shedding new light on the underutilised role of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) in this critical area of environmental management.

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Journeying through the Indigenous Mapping Workshop 2024

Journeying through the Indigenous Mapping Workshop 2024

Deadly data, hailstorms, flying virtually through digital landscapes, and powerful Mob collaboration — from 2-6 September 2024, Winyama’s National Indigenous Mapping Workshop (IMW) in Boorloo (Perth) had it all.

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National Seafood Industry Awards.

Major award for project to protect marine species

A Charles Darwin University affiliated project aimed at gathering the knowledge of fishers for the conservation of threatened, endangered, and protected (TEPS) marine species has been recognised at a prestigious national award ceremony.

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Radicle roadshow is catching stars

Katherine the Astronaut will be blasting into the Territory to join Charles Darwin University (CDU) Radicle Centre’s roadshow.

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