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‘Little face’ Ceramic Fragment Found on Bruny Island Sparks Online Debate

27 February 2025

A small fragment of pottery found on Bruny Island in Tasmania has caught the attention of thousands of social media users for its eye-catching design and potential to be hundreds of years old.  Amanda Richardson,…

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A $1.2 Million Boost for Sustainable Dairy Research in Tasmania

27 February 2025

Nation-leading research conducted at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s Dairy Research Facility in North-West Tasmania has been given a boost with a major research project extended for an additional 12 months. The good news was shared…

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Scientists Reveal Limitations of Enhancing Ocean Alkalinity to Boost CO2 Absorption

27 February 2025

Adding natural alkaline substances to seawater can boost the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide – but scientists warn there may be processes in the ocean system that alter its efficiency. Ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE)…

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Maugean Skate Return to Levels Not Seen for a Decade – But Not Out of the Woods Yet

27 February 2025

Scientists have seen a recent upward trend in the relative abundance of Maugean skate in Macquarie Harbour and it’s a potential sign that the wild population of this iconic endangered species has improved, with research…

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Inspiring Australia Tasmania Grant Round Opens

19 February 2025

Do you have a science engagement activity or program that you would love to run for the Tasmanian community? If so, get your application in now for funding! This year, Inspiring Australia Tasmania is offering…

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2025 Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems

12 February 2025

The Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems will be awarded for the first time in 2025. Nominations have now opened and will remain open until 18 March 2025.   This…

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2025 Young Tall Poppy Awards

12 February 2025

The Tall Poppy Campaign will soon be taking nominations for the 2025 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards! If you know an early career researcher who is making significant contributions to science and inspiring the community…

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Not Just Space Rocks: 6 Things we’ve Learned about Earth from Meteorites and Comets

12 February 2025

Apart from the Sun, its planets and their moons, our Solar System has vast amounts of space rocks – fragments left over from the formation of the inner planets. A large concentration of asteroids forms…

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Extraordinary Women in Science Inspire the Next Generation

12 February 2025

Marking the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February, the University of Tasmania has announced this year’s recipients of the Inspiring Women in STEMM Fellowship Program. The Fellows include four PhD candidates…

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Antarctic Seafloor Mission makes ‘Astounding’ Discoveries

12 February 2025

A team of international researchers on board New Zealand’s Ross Sea ‘ACTUATE’ Voyage 2025 is celebrating the discovery of vibrant, complex seafloor communities near the Ross ice shelf and Ross Island. The benthic ecology team…

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Tasmania’s Towering Eucalypts Face Extinction Threat from Fires and Climate Change

12 February 2025

Tasmania’s towering eucalypts, the tallest flowering plants on Earth, are at risk of disappearing forever as bushfires and climate change push them to the brink. These natural giants, some reaching over 90 metres tall with…

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Top Marks: UTAS Ranked #2 in the World for Marine and Freshwater Biology

12 February 2025

The University of Tasmania has been named #2 in the world’s top universities for marine and freshwater biology for 2024-2025 – with our oceanography education partners, the Ocean University of China (OUC), taking first place.…

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