Blog archive: May 2014
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Science
Why collect?
Every year, the question most commonly asked at the Australian Museum's Open Day is: why do you need so many specimens in jars?
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Science
Volcanic disasters and the beginning of Lapita style pottery in Papua New Guinea
A major volcanic eruption about 3000 years ago contributed to the earliest pottery production in Papua New Guinea.
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Museullaneous
An Exhibition, a Book and an App walk into an Awards Night...
...and walk out smiling! Our Museum won in one category and was Highly Commended in three others at the Museums Australia conference.
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At the Museum
Perfecting the portfolio (Wildlife Photographer of the Year)
An interview with Connor Stefanison, winner of the Eric Hosking Portfolio Award in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition.
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Museullaneous
Films For Mr Everyman
Space and resources have often been in short supply at the Australian Museum - but passion and dedication from its staff never have.
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Science
Our Global Neighbours: Encounters with Bali in Mosman
The beauty of Indonesian fabric amplified by knowledge.
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Science
The cutting edge of the Amazonian knife fish
Understanding species diversity in the Amazon, one electric fish at a time!
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Science
Looking good when you’re a fish-outa-water
Male land fish invest more in their looks when competition for females is higher.
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Science
Dear Mr Darwin - The Long Gallery
The Museum's Long Gallery is about to be transformed to reflect some of its 19th century glory and the science of the time.
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At the Museum
The Gentle Giant (Wildlife Photographer of the Year)
The winner of the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 14-year-old Udayan Rao Pawar, shares the story of his captivating image.
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