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New Arrival: Baby Maugean Skate Hatches From Captive-Laid Egg in World First for the Endangered Species

17 September 2024

For the first time ever, a baby Maugean skate has hatched from an egg laid in captivity – and scientists are looking forward to more arrivals soon. It’s an exciting time for marine ecologists at…

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Size Matters: Why Fish Size Diversity is Vital For Healthy Oceans

17 September 2024

A hundred years ago, fish lived longer and grew bigger – they continued to breed, engineered ecosystems through predation and were more resilient to ocean changes such as marine heatwaves. Today these larger, long-lived fish…

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National Science Week 2025 Grants Program – Open for Applications

17 September 2024

As of 13 September 2024, applications are now open for the National Science Week Grants 2025 grant opportunity. National Science Week is Australia’s major national celebration of the sciences, occurring in August each year. National…

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Beaker Street Festival 2024: Part 1

10 September 2024

A room full of scientists is too good an opportunity to miss taking out the mic. This week, Olly and Georgia meet some of the incredible scientists sharing their work with the general public at…

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2024 Tasmanian Young Tall Poppies Awards

10 September 2024

Congratulations to our 2024 Tasmanian Young Tall Poppies We invite you to celebrate the achievements of our 2024 Tasmanian Young Tall Poppies and the announcement of the Tall Poppy of the Year at the 2024…

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Camera-Trap Photo Competition Helps Tasmanians Get to Know Their Wildlife Neighbours

10 September 2024

Tasmanians have captured photos of their native animal neighbours striking a pose, pulling cameras apart or caring for their young. It was all part of a recent statewide camera-trap competition hosted by ecologist Glen Bain.…

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Promoting The Benefits of a Career in Agriculture

2 September 2024

Agricultural science graduates are in high demand. In fact, it’s estimated there are six jobs to every graduate. The Agricultural Science Careers Forum on 30 August at the University of Tasmania in Hobart will provide an opportunity…

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IMAS Launches New Degree Pathway in Oceans, Ice and Climate

2 September 2024

A new Oceans, Ice & Climate major that focuses on Australia’s connection to Antarctica and the Southern Ocean kicks off in 2025, bringing together oceanography, glaciology, carbon cycle science, geoscience and climate change to create an exciting…

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STEM Excellence Awards 2024

23 August 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Excellence Awards, celebrating Tasmanians who have excelled in their field. Applications close 6:00 pm Friday, 4 October 2024, with the winners to…

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Duck Reach Track Upgrade Complete

13 August 2024

The City of Launceston has completed a $130,000 upgrade of the Duck Reach Track between the Duck Reach Power Station and Trevallyn Reserve. Over recent weeks the Council has replaced seven sets of ageing timber…

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Climate Risks Projected to Bring Steep Falls in Fish Biomass Around the World’s Ocean

18 July 2024

Scientists are warning that exploitable fish biomass faces climate risks across nearly all regions of the world’s ocean, including top producer countries and those with a high reliance on aquatic foods, under a high-emissions scenario.…

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Design Work Underway for Royal Park Skate Park Upgrade

18 July 2024

The City of Launceston is facilitating two workshops today to help finalise concept designs for the longawaited update to the Royal Park Skate Park. Mayor Matthew Garwood said the Royal Park Skate Park was a…

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