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07 February 2018

Sustainable shopping: take the ‘litter’ out of glitter

Dr Jennifer Lavers tells us how to sparkle, safely.

23 January 2018

Rare fish handily appears right before researchers give up search

New population of world’s rarest fish discovered off Tasmanian coast.

22 January 2018

This scientist is forcing a rethink of how we discover marine life

Out of sight and out of mind? Not anymore.

22 January 2018

Wildfire modelling study answers burning question for the first time

New insights into reducing bushfire risk gained through major simulation study.

15 January 2018

Scientists are closing in on one of the biggest mysteries in biology

It could change the course of history.

15 December 2017

Tassie and science the right chemistry

Professor Michael Breadmore is the recipient of the 2017 Doreen Clark Medal.

14 December 2017

Research hub to grow forest innovation

The University of Tasmania will house a hub of the National Institute of Forest Products.

08 December 2017

Researchers set to tackle pesky blackberry mite

New research to help Australia’s blackberry industry.

04 December 2017

Explainer: Why do whales strand themselves?

One of nature’s strangest mysteries.

28 November 2017

How does the Venus flytrap work?

It knows you’re there.

28 November 2017

Why experts are predicting this species will change the future of food

One crop to save them all.

28 November 2017

This scientist is chasing the secrets of ancient crops

Crops gone wild.

17 November 2017

Soaring science greats recognised in national awards

University researchers recognised among nation’s best.

16 November 2017

Fine wine, faster

This wine research is making sparkling discoveries.

13 November 2017

Ancient life form discovered in remote Tasmanian valley

Discovery reveals a unique and unexpected ecosystem.

30 October 2017

Researchers keen on quinoa's salty secret

Quinoa may hold answers for breeding salt-tolerant crops.

26 September 2017

TIA scientist named Young Agronomist of the Year

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) Senior Research Fellow Dr Matthew Harrison has been named 2017 Young Agronomist of the Year in recognition of his contribution to industry-relevant research.

05 September 2017

Eyes in the sky helping climate research

New drone technology helps assess impact of climate change in Antarctic regions.

Hear two of our leading scientists discuss their work

Research Excellence Keynote Lecture Series - Professors Barry Brook and Philip Boyd.

Detective or explorer...you decide!

Our researchers tell us the best thing about being a scientist.