Tasmanian Times
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2.0KTasmanian Devil Joeys Born on Mainland Australia
For what might be the first time in 3000 years, Tasmanian devil joeys have been born on mainland Australia 'in the wild'.
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Lunar Total Eclipse Hobart
The lunar eclipse of Wednesday 26 May 2021 was quite visible from Hobart for most part, until clouds obscured the view of...
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How to Watch Wednesday’s Total Lunar Eclipse from Australia
SachaFernandez / Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA On Wednesday evening, May 26, the Moon will slip into Earth’s shadow, creating a total lunar eclipse....
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Gone Feral – Tasmania’s History with Cats
by Alex Paton When people find out I am studying feral cats, I get hit with a lot of questions and opinions....
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The British Museum, Looted Artefacts, and the Law
by David Allen Green This post is prompted by an outstanding and thought-provoking book about museums. The book is The Whole Picture: The...
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Does ‘Minimum Passing Distance’ Increase Road Rage?
Minimum space for passing cyclists is now law Australia-wide. It increases safety – but possibly road rage too To protect cyclists on...
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‘Ethical Algorithms’ to Combat Online Extremism
Jacinda Ardern calls for ‘ethical algorithms’ to combat online extremism. What this means New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Ardern has called for...
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Fighting Climate Change Means Taking Laughing Gas Seriously
Agriculture researchers seek ways to reduce nitrous oxide’s impact on warming.
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1.7KAre 15yo’s Prepared to Deal with Fake News and Misinformation?
Digital technologies have changed how people interact with information. Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) data shows that 15-year-olds increasingly read online...
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Second Languages in Our Schools
Is your kid studying a second language at school? How much they learn will depend on where you live People learn a...
