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AMRI

Could the odour emitted from a sample of a rhinoceros horn be enough to identify the species that it came from?

Written by Madison Myers / Category AMRI / Published 29 June 2016

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At the Museum

To the Collection Manager of the fourth largest type collection of fishes in the world, Sydney Harbour is a marine jewel.

Written by Alice Gage / Category At the Museum / Published 24 June 2016

AMplify Ichthyology staff podcast

Education

Kate Brandis, along with ANSTO and UNSW, are protecting our wetlands, by X-raying one feather at a time.

Written by Clare Watson / Category Education / Published 16 June 2016

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At the Museum

Our podcast this week features the AM's ornithologist discussing citizen science projects Hollows as Homes and Wingtags.

Written by Alice Gage / Category At the Museum / Published 15 June 2016

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AMRI

What brings a tropical jellyfish to the temperate waters off New South Wales?

Written by Dr Stephen Keable, Professor Shane Ahyong / Category AMRI / Published 03 June 2016

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Science

Why frogs may hold the key to curing your next illness

Written by Dr Jodi Rowley / Category Science / Published 02 June 2016

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