Tasmanian Times
Sciences
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11.4KThe Turbo Chook: Tasmania’s Native Hen
Tasmania’s native hen (Tribonyx mortierii) is one of twelve species of birds found only in Tasmania. The mortierii part of their name is...
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From the Ashes. A Spark?
Bushwalker and photographer Dan Broun treks through fire-ravaged parts of the TWWHA. Despite the bleakness, he says now is the time when...
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How we Make Decisions during a Pandemic
Behavioral experts reveal what might be prompting people to act — or not — on public health recommendations.
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World-first UTAS Research into Detecting COVID-19 in the Environment
Work is in progress on a trace-detection device to identify SARS-CoV-2 & other viruses on surfaces, UTAS reports.
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UTAS Among Lesser-Impacted Major Universities
Modelling different recovery scenarios shows 7 of Australia's major universities are now at high risk. University of Tasmania is not one of...
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Tas Ramps Up Space Capacity
New antennae and a lens upgrade will improve the capacity of the Greenhill Observatory and open up new possibilities for space research.
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Relative Risks of 5G Explained
Radiation agency ARPANSA says no health effects are expected from 5G radio frequency exposures below the limits set in their standard.
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Haul of New Species of Carnivorous Sponges Found
Rare sponges from ocean depths of up to 4km have been discovered by a RV Investigator expedition.
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Leadbeater Decision Looms as Forest Beater
Possum magic: this tiny animal may have struck a major blow against native forest logging.
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How Common is Asymptomatic COVID-19?
Recent research suggests a high proportion of coronavirus positive patients display no symptoms.
