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The Lives and Tribulations of Tasmanian Beetles

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19 June 2014

Come out of the winter chill and meet some of Tasmania’s leading wildlife researchers over drinks and nibbles as part of the City of Hobart’s bush adventures winter seminar series. With scientists discovering new beetle…

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Power Options For The Future: RST Winter Lecture Series Session One

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17 June 2014

Session One: Wind, Coal and Nuclear Energy Futures Chair: Alan Finkell, President of Australian Academy of Technology, Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) Coal Power Frank Larkins; Chief Government Scientist for Victoria Wind Generation Andrew Halley; Transend, Tasmania Nuclear…

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Faraday's Candle

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12 June 2014

An illuminating one-man show which brings Michael Faraday and his candles to life in the beautiful surrounds of All Saints Church. “There is no better, there is no more open door by which you can…

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Science Communication and The Arts seminar

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12 June 2014

A special networking event for scientists, science communicators and the Arts community. Scientists and artists are all curious people, exploring the world and ideas through two different mediums. But when they get together magic happens.…

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Ologism at The Grand Poobah (with Warning Will Robinson)

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11 June 2014

Ologism (Australia’s favourite science rock band) is in Hobart for one show only. For science as nature didn’t intend and music that melts in the mind, join us – and special guests Warning Will Robinson. $8…

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Native bees in production landscapes: do they have a role in Tasmania?

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6 June 2014

Presented by the University of Tasmania’s  School of Land and Food. We need bees to pollinate our crops and plants, but here in Tasmania we’re starting to panic about declining bee populations. Ecology, economics and…

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CSIRO Experimental Food Science Show

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4 June 2014 - 6 June 2014

CSIRO Education presents the ‘Experimental Food Science Show!’ This 1.5 hour event is open to the public, and suitable for a family audience. Watch our amazing Science Show incorporating spectacular demonstrations about the science of…

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What is special about Australian caves and karst?

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3 June 2014

A Royal Society of Tasmania lecture. All welcome. Andy Spate has been involved in cave and karst science and management for more than 50 years working for CSIRO and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. He…

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The Art of Happiness Part 1: Is Happiness Good For You?

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30 May 2014

The Art of Happiness is a series of events exploring the benefits of happiness in our personal, professional and community life. Discover what makes us happy, learn about the Science of Flourishing and investigate how…

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The Aurora Chaser's Handbook

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29 May 2014

The revised edition of The Aurora Chaser’s Handbook is now ready. Come celebrate and explore the secret life of Tasmania’s skies. Bring all of your questions about night sky photography and our Southern Lights. Reservations essential: rsvp@fullersbookshop.com.au…

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Young Tassie Scientists Information Session

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27 May 2014

Are you a passionate young scientist? A good communicator? Can you inspire an audience with your sheer enthusiasm for your work? Would you like to develop your science communication skills and increase your profile? Come…

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Are Some Species More Equal Than Others?

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22 May 2014

On World Biodiversity Day, EDO Tasmania is hosting a discussion about threatened species management in Tasmania: from birds to beetles, lobsters to lichen. What are the long term aims of biodiversity conservation and how do…

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