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Now is Not the Time to put Funding on Ice

7 July 2025

When Australia’s new icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, sailed up the River Derwent in early May it marked the end of a triumphant inaugural research voyage. During its 70 days away, the ocean in front of the mighty…

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Antarctic Summer Sea Ice: Impacts of Extreme Lows

7 July 2025

Recent record summer lows in Antarctic sea ice provide a window into a future warmer climate with more extreme events — but what are the impacts we can expect? An international team of 25 including…

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Tasmania’s Future Strengthened by University-Hydro Partnership

7 July 2025

The University of Tasmania and Hydro Tasmania have signalled a renewed commitment to building a resilient Tasmania that will thrive into the future. A new Strategic Collaboration Agreement, signed this week, lays out three key…

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Scientists Look to Black Holes to Know Exactly Where we are in the Universe. But Phones and Wifi are Blocking the View

7 July 2025

The scientists who precisely measure the position of Earth are in a bit of trouble. Their measurements are essential for the satellites we use for navigation, communication and Earth observation every day. But you might…

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Groundbreaking Bushfire Research Recognised as Best in Class

30 June 2025

A University of Tasmania research team with the clear goal of making fire-prone communities safer and more resilient has been recognised nationally in the inaugural Natural Hazards Research Awards. Led by Professor David Bowman, the…

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An Emerging Pest in Tasmanian Berries

23 June 2025

Entomologists at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) are advising berry growers in the state to be aware of an emerging pest, the Bronze Leaf Beetle. Bronze Leaf Beetles (Diachus auratus) chew on leaves, flowers and fruits,…

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Creating Safer Skies for Tasmania’s Wedge-Tailed Eagles

23 June 2025

University of Tasmania researchers have developed a powerful risk mapping tool to help prevent fatal collisions between endangered wedge-tailed eagles and overhead power lines. Dr James Pay and his team from the School of Natural Sciences analysed six…

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University Adds New Accolade to its Record of Global Leadership in Climate Action

18 June 2025

This year’s rankings have added another accolade to the University’s outstanding record on sustainability – it is also first in the world in the Life on Land category. THE rankings assess universities’ impact on society…

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Funding to Improve Soil Health

10 June 2025

A Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) project that’s aimed at improving soil health has received funding from the Federal Government to hold workshops around Tasmania. TIA soil scientist Dr Bianca Das is the lead researcher for the…

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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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