Blog archive: September 2017
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AMRI
Retracing the pathways of invasive marine worms in Australia and New Zealand
Using genetics, AMRI scientists investigated the pathways of an invasive Mediterranean fan worm as a basis for future biosecurity policies.
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AMRI
The Molong Meteorite – a visitor from outer space.
A story about a meteorite from the central west of NSW that has been part of the Australian Museum collection for 83 years.
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Science
Pacific Voyaging: Sailing Imperative
Boat – a craft and its meaning, example from Massim Region, Papua New Guinea.
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AMRI
Bush Blitzing the reptiles of Mungo National Park
We uncover beautiful threatened species as part of the latest Bush Blitz survey in Mungo National Park
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AMRI
The impact of a disease on Southeast Asian frogs: a first look
A potentially deadly pathogen is infecting frogs in Vietnam, but is it causing frog population declines?
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Museullaneous
The 2000s - Mr Blobby and the Information Superhighway
With a face only a mother could love.
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AMRI
AMplify episode 36: Live at the AM — 2017 AMRI Lifetime Achievement Awards
A live recording on the 2017 Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI) Lifetime Achievement Awards.
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Science
DigiVol has spread its wings
AM's DigiVol team has more than doubled the number of Collections being digitised within the last six months.
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AMRI
Just what is Australia’s Dingo?
Almost everything about the Dingo is controversial, including its scientific name.
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Museullaneous
1990s: Museum scientists are always on the lookout for interesting new discoveries
The first step towards successful conservation is to know the creature exists.
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Museullaneous
1980s: Repatriation - a significant step towards the future
In 1981 Anthropologists celebrated the ‘return to Vanuatu of an important ceremonial slit drum … one of only five surviving in the world’.
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AMRI
Gemstone accolades and museum outreach
Gemstones flash brightly for Australian Museum Geoscience activities at present.
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AMRI
New book seeks paradigm shift in wildlife management
One of the greatest challenges currently facing wild animal and plant populations is tackled in a new book.
