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Extreme bushfires increasing in number and intensity
Extreme bushfires have more than doubled in frequency and intensity over the past two decades, according to a global study from the University of Tasmania.
University of Tasmania
Extreme bushfires have more than doubled in frequency and intensity over the past two decades, according to a global study from the University of Tasmania.
University of Tasmania
A Tasmanian devil expert has uncovered an evolutionary quirk that sets carnivorous marsupials apart from the crowd – and the secret lies behind their smiles.
University of Tasmania
“The work reveals how microbes in the ocean control the brightness of clouds in the sky, how melting of the Antarctic Ice Sheet is altering deep ocean currents that extend around the planet, and how much iron is available to support growth of marine plants.”
University of Tasmania
The 10-year research trial will assess producing sparkling wine from low-level smoke affected wine grapes, and the sensory impact of smoke taint compounds on sparkling wine during ageing on lees.
University of Tasmania
With an ever-increasing hunger for seafood globally, finding low-cost but effective ways of monitoring catches has never been more important to ensure sustainability.
University of Tasmania
A new environmental monitoring program in Storm Bay is revealing exactly how the local marine environment is responding to salmon aquaculture – and it’s serving as an early warning system to detect any signs of enrichment from excess nutrients and organic matter.
University of Tasmania
A steep drop in the population of the endangered Tasmanian devil is creating knock-on effects to the evolutionary genetics of the spotted-tailed quoll, according to a new Nature Ecology & Evolution study.
University of Tasmania
Virtual fencing technology has the potential to revolutionise the dairy industry, but how much is known about its application in a Tasmanian context?
University of Tasmania
As this month marks the third consecutive summer with extremely low sea-ice cover around Antarctica, new statistical research points to fundamental changes taking place in the polar Southern Ocean.
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New research from the University of Tasmania and partner Universities has revealed that taking an optimistic approach to promoting investments could create a USD 3.6 trillion boost in sustainable and responsible initiatives.
University of Tasmania
A landmark study has revealed how Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) are changing predator behaviour and supporting conservation efforts in the process.
University of Tasmania
A team of researchers has revealed that climate variability—specifically the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the Southern Annular Mode—played a significant role in the changes observed in the Antarctic Ice Sheet over the past 20 years.