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11 May 2014
Fungi are a peculiar mystery to many of us, but to David Ratkowsky and Genevieve Gates they are a passion. Join our fungi fanatics for a gentle journey into the diverse and colourful world of…
North
9 May 2014 - 13 June 2014
The Hydrodynamic Research Facilities at the Australian Maritime College are comprised of the 100 metre long towing tank established in 1985, the model test basin, established 2001 and the cavitation tunnel in 2012. These facilities…
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8 May 2014
Would you like a taste of food innovation in Tasmania? Hear how chemistry is used to create unique food products exploiting Tasmania’s natural advantages. Featuring guest speakers: Diane Rae from Grandvewe Cheeses and Chris Read from…
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6 May 2014
A special lecture by UTAS geologist, Professor Jocelyn McPhie. Volcanoes on land regularly capture our attention, usually because they have produced spectacular or destructive eruptions. Land volcanoes have also been the focus of conventional volcanological…
North
1 May 2014 - 3 May 2014
WhySci will be in the Trades Expo at Agfest this year bringing a whole bunch of science fun directly to you. Come along and say hello to some real scientists and get stuck into some…
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30 April 2014
Come and meet a real life scientist and learn some exciting things about science that they don’t teach you in school! Activities available for curious kids of all ages. This FREE event is part of…
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30 April 2014
A critical analysis exploring the successes and failures of invasive species management. Invasive species can impact on all aspects of our life affecting biodiversity, productivity and social amenity. Whilst Tasmania is relatively free of invasive…
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24 April 2014
Discover the special properties of detergents. See how they can break water surface tension to form amazing stretchy bubbles! Can you make a square bubble? Who can make the longest bubble snake? One session half day…
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23 April 2014
Meet special guest Professor Paulo De Souza – a CSIRO scientist who conducts research with honeybees. Hear about how he is tracking bee colonies in Tasmania by attaching tiny microchips to their backs! Make your own bug…
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16 April 2014
Here is your opportunity to watch the award winning Oceans and Ice film session for FREE! Ocean Planet and the Glenorchy City Council invite you to join us for the Award winning documentary ‘Chasing Ice’,…
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15 April 2014
NRM South invites you to join Graeme Stevenson as he explains the benefits of dung beetles and earth worms and offers insights into identification of these wonderful insects. Graeme will be there to answer your…
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13 April 2014
Are you interested in learning a little more about Hobart’s stunning kunyanyi/Mt Wellington? Then join us on the mountain top for an intimate stroll discovering the wondrous adaptations of the plants and animals that inhabit this…