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Charles Darwin University

Tech on the treetops: How AI can protect forests

Artificial Intelligence is the newest tool in the arsenal to prevent the degradation and depletion of forests, with new research revealing how the technology can help protect the ecosystem.

Charles Darwin University

Volunteers protected Darwin wildlife for 50+ years, but new research suggests it’s time to stop winging conservation efforts

First published by Charles Darwin University Volunteers have shouldered the burden of shorebird conservation in the Top End for more than half a century, but new research from Charles Darwin University (CDU) suggests it’s time for the government to take responsibility for all of the Northern Territory’s residents

James Cook University

Breakthrough to combat microplastics

James Cook University researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough that allows them to convert microplastics to a highly valuable material.

Charles Sturt University

What happens to Australia’s coal regions when the power stations are shut down?

A Charles Sturt University energy expert has investigated how communities which have been dependant on coal mining can survive and prosper as coal-fired power stations close in Australia in the coming years.

Charles Darwin University

Stronger together: Bilby conservation efforts enhanced by Indigenous knowledge

Bilbies once occupied much of arid and semi-arid Australia but have disappeared from about three quarters of their historic range.

Charles Sturt University

Researchers uncover surprising health risks of plastic ingestion for seabirds

A team of researchers have discovered the surprising health effects of plastic ingestion on the organs and brains of Australian seabird chicks.

Macquarie University

Climate and health litigation mounting in Australia as exposure to extreme heat grows

Australia’s exposure to extreme heat continues to grow while the country has emerged as a global hotspot for climate change litigation, according to the latest MJA–Lancet Countdown report published this week.

Macquarie University

Earth's first crust composition discovery rewrites geological timeline

Researchers have made a breakthrough discovery that changes our understanding of Earth’s early geological history, challenging beliefs about how our continents formed and when plate tectonics began.

Charles Darwin University

Changing the tide: New project aims to shift attitudes around fish welfare practices

Fish are often overlooked when the term “animal welfare” is used, but a new project is working to ensure happy fins are met with the same enthusiasm as cage-free eggs or grass-fed beef.

The University of Melbourne

Australia’s weather-related disasters are getting costlier

The number of Australian homes damaged or destroyed by weather-related disasters is now the highest in ten years, shows the annual HILDA survey

University of the Sunshine Coast

Study calls for a radical re-think of 4WD beach use to protect coastal ecosystems

Four-wheel drives (4WDs) are causing “unequivocal” serious and wide-spread damage to coastal dune ecosystems, according to a global study led by the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Charles Darwin University

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.