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Landcare group fights to stop Tasmanian giant freshwater crayfish becoming roadkill

1 June 2023

Conservationists are asking a familiar-sounding question: Why did the Tasmanian giant freshwater crayfish cross the road? One answer is, of course, to get to the other side. The bigger question is why does this unique and…

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Native Tasmanian bees shun the hive life for bachelorette pads and cuddle puddles

22 May 2023

Tiny, unassuming and strangely beguiling, Tasmania’s native bees don’t get as much notoriety as the Tassie devil or the swift parrot. But they are incredibly important to the health of the state’s forests and fields. Australia is…

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2023 National Science Week Engagement Grant Winners

18 May 2023

The Tasmanian National Science Week Coordinating Committee and Inspiring Australia (Tasmania) awarded 12 Tasmanian National Science Week Engagement Grants to support individuals and organisations who will deliver a public science, technology, engineering, maths or medicine…

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Researchers issue dire warning on Tasmanian maugean skate

17 May 2023

Researchers from the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) said a single extreme weather event could be enough to push the species some call the “Tasmanian tiger of the sea” to the brink of extinction. The maugean…

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National Youth Science Forum

17 May 2023

The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Year 12 Program is designed to give students a broader understanding of the diverse study and career options available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to encourage…

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AI helping rid Tasmanian island of feral cats

15 May 2023

Artificial intelligence is being used to remove feral cats on a remote Tasmanian island in the hope of restoring it to its former glory. Four Felixer cat grooming traps have been installed in testing mode…

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Promote your National Science Week Event

2 May 2023

Please submit your event’s details for promotions and publication in the Tasmanian Science Week printed program by filling out the form below by 1 June 2023.

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Falling Walls Engage Pitches 2023: Falling Walls Global Call now open!

8 April 2023

More than ever, public trust and involvement in science have an important role to play in addressing global challenges. Science Engagement can help us achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and shape more inclusive…

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National Science Week Tourism Event Holder Guide

8 April 2023

The new event guide for tourism operators (1.6 MB, pdf) encourages tourism organisations to participate in National Science Week by providing inspiration, ideas and suggestions on how to be involved. With a range of case studies from…

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New roadkill reporter app released

5 April 2023

Roadkill has wide-ranging consequences, not just for threatened species conservation and animal welfare, but also for road user safety and insurance, and amenity and tourism experience. However, without data it is difficult to understand how…

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Tasmanian tiger may have survived into the 2000s, new analysis suggests

3 April 2023

The date 7 September 1936 is widely regarded as the day when the world’s last remaining Tasmanian tiger – also known as the thylacine – took its final breath in a zoo in Hobart. But…

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Most shallow-water reef species declined over past 10 years, Australia-wide study finds

26 March 2023

The majority of shallow-water reef species living around Australia’s coastlines have declined in number over the last 10 years, and scientists predict extinctions will follow. In what appears to be a clear signature of climate change, population declines are…

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