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Unveiling New Spud Research on International Day of the Potato

2 June 2025

The Australian potato industry is vital for the nation’s economy but soil-borne diseases are a critical issue that can cause major problems. To mark International Day of the Potato, the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) has announced…

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Global Study Finds Dams Harmful to Migratory River Species

2 June 2025

A global review of research around the impacts of dams has found they are significantly harmful to diadromous species – fish, eels, crustaceans and snails that rely on connected rivers and oceans to complete their…

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From East Antarctica to the World: Outreach Program Goes Global

2 June 2025

A young, talented and diverse group of Antarctic researchers working in the field alongside some of the sector’s research veterans was a hallmark of the Denman Marine Voyage (DMV). The two-month-long voyage to the largely…

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Professor Webster Joins Best of the Best in Australian Science

26 May 2025

Professor Nicole Webster has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, in recognition of her dedication to driving innovative research for ocean and climate solutions. Before joining the University of Tasmania…

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Carbon, Climate, and a Royal Honour: Professor Boyd Recognised for Ocean Science Leadership

26 May 2025

Oceanographer, Professor Philip Boyd, is among over 90 outstanding researchers from across the world who have been elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences. “I am honoured…

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Small State, Big Impact. Menzies Multiple Sclerosis Research and Education Programs Go Global for World MS Day 2025

26 May 2025

People’s understanding of multiple sclerosis (MS), its diagnosis and impact on the community is set to improve globally thanks to a new online course from the Menzies Institute for Medical Research at the University of…

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National Youth Science Forum

26 May 2025

NYSF Year 12 Program (Promo kit available) The NYSF Year 12 Program applications have opened for January 2026. The NYSF invites students from all across Australia with an enthusiasm for STEM to join us in exploring…

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture 2024 Highlights Report

19 May 2025

From innovations in agricultural technology to drought-resilient pastures and thriving apple orchards, the latest report from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)  highlights impactful research underway to support farmers and industry. The 64-page 2024 TIA Highlights Report…

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How to Better Manage Aboriginal Cultutal Landscapes in Tasmania – Public Lecture

19 May 2025

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Antarctica Has a Huge, Completely Hidden Mountain Range. New Data Reveals its Birth Over 500 Million Years Ago

13 May 2025

Have you ever imagined what Antarctica looks like beneath its thick blanket of ice? Hidden below are rugged mountains, valleys, hills and plains. Some peaks, like the towering Transantarctic Mountains, rise above the ice. But others,…

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The Real Cost of Achieving Net-Zero Emissions in Australia’s Livestock Sector

13 May 2025

A conversation between a Tasmanian farmer and a researcher at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) about the real cost of achieving net-zero emissions led to a multi-year study now published in a leading international scientific journal.…

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Underwater ‘Hotels’ in Place to Give Spotted Handfish a Head Start to Life Outside Captivity

12 May 2025

Captive-bred juvenile spotted handfish have been released into the wild for the first time, with “handfish hotels” helping the critically endangered fish adapt to its new home in the River Derwent. The 15 handfish bred…

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