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Wings of the Sun – Record Breaking Solar-Powered Aircraft

South

23 August 2015

Come and see the screening of the fascinating documentary ‘The Wings of the Sun’ (53 mins) which shows the construction and testing of the record breaking ‘Solar Impulse’ solar-powered aircraft. Using pioneering spirit it was…

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Where Our Wild Things Are

South

21 August 2015

At night a whole other world of creatures come out to play in our bushland! We will go for a night walk to see where our wild things are and you will get some handy…

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Tasmanian Devils: the Science of Cancer and Conservation

South

20 August 2015

What exactly is this devil cancer, how do they get it and what’s being done about it? Wildlife biologist Stewart Huxtable introduces the science behind Devil Facial Tumour Disease, an infectious cancer threatening the survival…

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Is fruit good or bad for you?

North

20 August 2015

Sugar in the diet can be associated with causing inflammation and leads to obesity, heart disease and many other modern lifestyle diseases.  We are extolled to eat our daily serving of fruit and vegetables but…

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Beneath Hill 60 Film Screening – University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay

South

20 August 2015

Join us for a movie screening of this extraordinary true story about ‘The Underground War’ fought during World War I on the Western Front. A secret team of Australian tunnellers fought to defend a leaking…

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Beneath Hill 60 Film Screening – Tailrace Centre, Launceston

North

19 August 2015

Join us for a movie screening of this extraordinary true story about ‘The Underground War’ fought during World War I on the Western Front. A secret team of Australian tunnellers fought to defend a leaking…

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Beneath Hill 60 Film Screening – Metro Cinema, Burnie

North West

19 August 2015

Join us for a movie screening of this extraordinary true story about ‘The Underground War’ fought during World War I on the Western Front. A secret team of Australian tunnellers fought to defend a leaking…

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Sixteen Legs: Tasmanian Cave Spiders

South

17 August 2015

Deep in many Tasmanian caves you will find Tasmanian cave spiders, which are ancient creatures with legs that span a dinner plate. These spiders have been the subject of a 23 year scientific research project,…

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Festival of Bright Ideas

South

15 August 2015

Shining a light on Tasmanian Science in National Science Week, the Festival of Bright Ideas showcases Tasmanian science, engineering and technology. This family friendly festival will inspire, delight and engage audiences with a diverse program…

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Illuminate PW1

South

14 August 2015

Illuminate PW1 will light up the exterior walls of the Princes Wharf No. 1 warehouse and the forecourt with children’s drawings, photos and movie clips. Projected images will show the children’s thinking and wonderings about light:…

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Aurora Australis & Night-Sky Festival

South

7 August 2015 - 3 September 2015

We are very excited to announce our second festival ! The inaugural festival in 2013 was a success and this year we are preparing another great celebration. The festival is based around a 4 week…

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TASTROFEST 2015

North West

1 August 2015 - 3 August 2015

TAStroFest – Ulverstone, is a three day festival held on Tasmania’s beautiful North West Coast. Activities will include night sky viewings, science shows, lectures and a indoor planetarium, as well as how-to workshops like learning about taking aurora…

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