Blog archive: May 2016
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At the Museum
AMplify: Episode 10, Dr Jodi Rowley part 2
The AM's amphibian biologist discusses rainforest expeditions, frogs that sing like birds and the crucial role they play in the ecosystem.
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Museullaneous
Recycling Sandstone at the Australian Museum
Dismantled sandstone columns from the Australian Museum were reused in the newly opened Centennial Park, 1890
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AMRI
A little tiger on the prowl
The newly described Tiger Sandgoby, Nesogobius tigrinus might be small but it is out on the prowl for a mate.
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Science
Our Global Neighbours: King Solomon and Spanish dreams in Melanesia
Layers of history in Solomon Islands: people, culture and collections.
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Education
King of the Blue Mountains
New geological discoveries in the mineral rich Jenolan Caves have reignited interest and sparked discussion about the region’s history.
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AMRI
Papunya: A Precious Collection of the Australian Museum
The Papunya paintings are an Australian national treasure and the Australian Museum's most impressive collection of western desert art.
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At the Museum
AMplify: Episode 9, Keren Ruki
This week, CEO and Executive Director Kim McKay speaks with Creative Producer, Keren Ruki about the significance of the Pacific Collections.
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AMRI
Is the demand for amphibians as pets threatening their survival in the wild?
The global trade in wildlife threatens more than just rhinos, elephants and tigers: amphibians are also at risk
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AMRI
Walking in the footsteps of giants
Searching for Guadalcanal's lost mammals and a new period of scientific expedition in Solomon Islands
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At the Museum
AMplify: Episode 8, Trailblazers Talks – Tim Cope
Join long rider Tim Cope for an evening on the Eurasian Steppe.
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AMRI
Wildlife Airstrikes: An unusual exception to the rule
The story of one little birds encounter with a helicopter and its legacy of helping humans to avoid such encounters in the future.
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Museullaneous
DigiVol's five year anniversary celebrations
Volunteers, staff, sponsors and colleagues enjoyed cocktails under the whale to celebrate five fantastic years of DigiVol.
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At the Museum
AMplify: Episode 7 & 11 Dr Richard Major (part 1 & 2)
This week on the AM podcast, CEO and Director Kim McKay speaks to ornithologist Dr Richard Major about the plight of native birds in Sydney.
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At the Museum
Trailblazers Mobile Application with beacons User-Evaluation
Mid-2016 the digital team performed user evaluation of our latest mobile beacon project and had some interesting findings.
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Museullaneous
Five years of DigiVol
The Australian Museum is thrilled to celebrate five years of our innovative volunteer digitisation program
