Science and Technology news
New study shows AI can forecast mining disasters
Artificial Intelligence can forecast gas-related incidents in coal mines within half an hour, according to a new study exploring how the technology can reduce the risk of disasters.
Lecture to explore vexed PFAS question
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.
CDU’s Indigenous undergrad numbers pass 1000
Charles Darwin University (CDU) passes a milestone today when it graduates its 1000th Indigenous higher education student.
NT’s pioneering solar car on display in CBD
Darwin’s history as an early leader in solar car technology is on display in the Smith Street Mall.
Darwin region bushfires up three-fold in Sept
There were record bushfires around Darwin for September, according to data from the North Australia and Rangelands Fire Information (NAFI) website.
Weather radars reign for info on flying animals
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.
CDU in the lead where it matters
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is ahead of most other Australian universities in two measures that matter most to students: finding work after graduation and their starting salaries.
CDU Innov8 connecting business with research and innovation
Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) research will be showcased during October Business Month’s Innovation Week.
3D printing on Standards Australia’s radar
The significant advances in cold-spray 3D metal printing have been recognised with a representative of Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Advanced Manufacturing Alliance being appointed to a body developing standards for the new process.
Smart Skips project wins national award
The Smart Skips project developed by Charles Darwin University has been hailed for excellence at the Regional Development Conference where it has won the Innovation Award.