Blog archive: February 2014
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Science
New species of fly that transmits viruses to livestock
DNA barcodes point to differences between disease-carrying insects
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Science
Surfing Anemones Rock!
Anyone visiting Gold Coast and NSW beaches in the last few months may have noticed large amounts of pumice along the shoreline.
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Museullaneous
Waitangi Day 2014
Our Cultural Collections team presented a hands-on collection of Maori and Pacific objects and discussed their work with Pacific Youth.
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Science
How much did a scorpion cost in 1945?
How did Mel Ward collect the numerous objects he displayed in his private “Gallery of Natural History and Native Art”?
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Life at Lizard: Goby gardening
Dr Danielle Dixson and Dr Jodie Rummer are working with beautiful little fish that most people never see.
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Science
Snail taxonomy: when genitals matter
Two new species of land snail discovered in the Australian Outback that represent previously unknown genera: the penises gave them away.
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Science
Life at Lizard: Light trapping
“I’m going to work” takes on a whole new meaning when you’re a marine scientist on a tropical island.
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Science
Natural History of Australia’s First National Park
Do you like to visit the Royal National Park? Scientists do too.
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Flying Frogs: the aerodynamic amphibians
Some frogs have well and truly taken a leap into the trees
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Science
Frequent fires empty the honeypot
Honeyeater birds favour Blue Mountains heathlands with longer fire-free periods, but current fire frequencies tend to be much higher.
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At the Museum
Tribute to Sparky the Diamond Python
Recently, the Museum said a final goodbye to one of its best-known resident animals, Sparky.
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Museullaneous
Howard Hughes
Just like his namesake, the Australian Museum filmmaking pioneer, Howard Hughes, had a passion for film.
