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Trepang boats in Oesapa. Picture: Jotham SR Ninef

Reasons for illegal fishing “more nuanced” than previously thought, international research shows

A resurgence of illegal fishing in northern Australian waters is cause for environmental, biosecurity and social concern, and new research suggests the causes of this activity are increasingly complex.

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Juvenile Largetooth Sawfish. Picture: Peter Kyne

Australia mapped into global sharks and rays database

A global database documenting the location of critical habitats for sharks, rays, and chimaeras has recently expanded to include Australia, with years of extensive research by Charles Darwin University contributing to this crucial digital record. 

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Ali Rajabipour

On the road to cheaper, safer commutes with CDU’s new research hub

The Northern Territory is on the road to smoother, safer commutes with innovative support and research from Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new Centre for Asphalt and Road Technologies (CART). 

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First “hype cycle” of AI development put tech above humans  

Users around the world have rushed to adopt artificial intelligence - especially in safety-critical fields - but a new study has revealed the hype has prioritised technology for technology’s sake instead of human-centred development.  

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The study was conducted using marine medaka (Oryzias melastigma). The fish were split into exposed and non-exposed groups and put through a maze to examine their behaviour.

Nanoplastics hindering cognitive abilities of fish, international research shows

Nanoplastic exposure can impair the cognitive abilities of fish and could lead to significant impacts on marine species’ ability to survive, according to a new international study. 

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The project aims to develop production methods for the goldlined rabbitfish (Siganus lineatus).

New project to grow Indigenous aquaculture on one of Australia’s largest islands

An Australian island’s efforts to improve food security and transition into a blue economy will be bolstered by a new project to propagate a nutritious and increasingly popular fish. 

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The study explored using satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to detect bitou bush (pictured) and African lovegrass.

Potential for satellites and AI to help tackle critical invasive species problem

Satellite imagery and artificial intelligence can detect with high accuracy two invasive weed species in Australia, posing a new opportunity for defense against these pervasive plants.

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The research highlights significant gaps in conservation planning in the Northern Territory. 

Conservation planning ‘good for biodiversity and business’

The Northern Territory’s investment in solar and wind energy production needs to benefit people and the planet, but new research highlights critical pitfalls in planning. 

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Ramin Shahbazi

Where rubber meets the road: Old tyres are key to building tougher roads

Almost half of the Northern Territory’s worn-out tyres end up in landfills – with the rest exported interstate for recycling – but a study led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) is repurposing the discarded rubber to build stronger, sustainable roads that meet the NT’s unique needs. 

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