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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Northern Territory agriculture industry mover and shaker takes role with research institute
Former head of NT Farmers, Paul Burke, is supporting the Research Institute of Northern Agriculture (RINA) after being appointed its Steering Committee Independent Chair.
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AI could be used to help organisations stay agile
Artificial intelligence (AI) could be key to companies avoiding significant losses of jobs, money and more according to a study led by Charles Darwin University (CDU).
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