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“But officer, I wasn’t driving!”: Research reveals the problem with self-driving cars and traffic laws

The study examines the ‘driver dilemma’ in Australia, or how road traffic laws are specific to human drivers, and how this legislation has limited application to automated vehicles (AVs), which can drive without human input.

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Breaking barriers: CDU TAFE’s largest female student cohort leads the way in live production

It’s girls to the front for this year’s Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services, with the Charles Darwin University (CDU) TAFE course marking the enrolment of its largest ever female student cohort in what is traditionally a male-dominated field.

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Fire in motion: New animation platform and updates to key bushfire resources

The Burn Area Animation Tool allows users to generate animations of fires around Australia across the last decade.

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First Nations and CDU research dives deeper into plight of Northern Australia’s turtles, whales and dolphins

Marine scientists from CDU are conducting pioneering research on turtles and cetaceans in Australia’s northernmost marine park, advancing conservation and sustainability efforts in the Northern Territory.

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Franck Gohier named inaugural artist in residence at CDU’s Danala Campus

The Darwin-based artist will work on a major commission of a large-scale artwork in collaboration with the Museum and Art Gallery of the NT (MAGNT) for the atrium of the new NT Art Gallery in the Civic and State Square precinct in Darwin City.

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AI diagnoses major cancer with near perfect accuracy

One of Australia's most common gynaecological cancers could be detected sooner and more accurately thanks to a specialised Artificial Intelligence (AI) model, new research shows.

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Researchers to study the impact of mountaineering activities on the world’s highest peaks

A Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher will climb the highest peak on each continent, known as the Seven Summits, to study the impact of mountaineering activities on these isolated and unique environments and communities.

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New breakthrough from CDU researchers could improve detection of potentially fatal sleep disorder

OSA can lead to serious health problems including (but not limited to) heart disease, stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure; as well as increase the risk of car and workplace accidents if left untreated.

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Keeping us current: Push for global network of autonomous surface craft

USVs can navigate extreme environmental conditions such as tropical cyclones and winter storms, which are typically under sampled because of logistics, high cost and concerns for safety.

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Battle-ready medical drones to join Army’s ranks

A new drone delivery project led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) aims to revolutionise healthcare in modern warfare.

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Researchers train AI to diagnose lung diseases

Artificial Intelligence (AI) could become a radiologist’s best friend, with researchers training the technology to accurately diagnose pneumonia, COVID-19 and other lung diseases.

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Forensic scientists issue call to arms to build forensic intelligence capability

Forensic intelligence (FORINT) has the potential to provide critical insights at all stages of an investigation - including proactively - to disrupt criminal activity and enhance public safety, according to researchers.