Science and Technology news

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.

Forget about chocolate bunnies this Easter, in 2020 it’s all about showing your love for the Top End’s northern quoll.

Charles Darwin University and the City of Darwin have welcomed the commitment from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility of a $150 million loan, which will enable the City Deal’s Education and Civic Precinct to progress.

Cutting edge 3D printing technology developed at Charles Darwin University (CDU) will be deployed by the Royal Australian Navy in a world-first trial that will streamline the maintenance of patrol vessels.

An engineer and scientist with a distinguished career in research will examine the issues raised for petrochemical and aviation firefighting following the introduction of fluorine-free foams, when he delivers the final Charles Darwin University Professorial Lecture for 2019.

Charles Darwin University (CDU) passes a milestone today when it graduates its 1000th Indigenous higher education student.

Darwin’s history as an early leader in solar car technology is on display in the Smith Street Mall.

There were record bushfires around Darwin for September, according to data from the North Australia and Rangelands Fire Information (NAFI) website.

Scientists are using weather radars, originally developed to measure rainfall, to study the flight patterns of birds, bats and insects. A researcher claims, however, that we should use radars to measure flying animals more often.