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.
Prime time for drones on feral pig watch in NT
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) study has identified early evening, or a wet season morning, as the prime time for surveying feral pig detection from sky-high drones, which could help land rangers to improve management of the stealthy and invasive animals.
Bushfire tweets reveal role of social media in emergencies
A study on social media activity during the Black Summer bushfires has revealed how the discussions changed through the phases of the disaster, and how critical social media is in disseminating information during natural disasters.
CDU investigating the biosecurity threat of disease carrying midges
Researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU) will soon be on the frontline of protecting Northern Australia against potentially severe animal blood borne diseases with a new project looking into the biting midges, an insect of concern for its potential to carry disease that could damage the Australian livestock industry.
Monitoring wind, gas density and temperatures together can better predict mine disasters
Greater monitoring wind, gas density and temperatures in coal mines can help reduce the risk of disasters, according to a new joint Charles Darwin University (CDU) and University Technology Sydney (UTS) study.
CDU Open Day to highlight study pathways on offer
Territorians will get a taste of university life, the tertiary learning experience and explore the pathways to their lifelong passions at Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Open Day at the Casuarina Campus.
Experts say radical shift needed in our relationship with the environment
A radical shift in our relationship with the environment is needed and it is time we intervene in the extinction crisis, experts say.
Animal diversity key to ecosystem restoration
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) study shows for the first time how animal biodiversity can be measured for assessing how well an ecosystem has been restored.
Ocean currents study dispels scientists’ assumptions about North Australian Gulf
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) study investigating physical movement mechanisms of marine life and debris has dispelled assumptions and helped to improve knowledge of the ‘data-limited’ Gulf of Carpentaria.
CDU receives a share of funding to help solve key industry problems
Researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU) will play a vital role in shaping solutions for key Australian industries after receiving two of only 32 projects funded through the Australian Government’s National Industry PhD program.