Blog archive: October 2018
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AMRI
Deep-sea hunters and their weapon of choice – new species of Australian gastropods
AMRI researchers are scouring the abyssal depths surrounding Australia in search for venomous sea snails with harpoon-like teeth.
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AMRI
Wanted! Eavesdroppers on Red Tree Frog conversations to better understand effects of urbanisation
Recording frog calls with the FrogID app may let us know how they are coping in urban areas.
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AMRI
How can you tell the difference between a Cane Toad and a native Australian frog species?
Identifying whether a backyard guest is a native frog or a Cane Toad can be tricky: here’s some tips to help.
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AMRI
AM Research Associate honoured with an AM
AMRI celebrates as one of our very own Research Associates receives a prestigious (and well deserved) award!
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At the Museum
Podcast – Lunchtime Conversation Series: Noel Gordon
Software engineer Noel Gordon was part of the team that developed Google Maps. He recounts its development in conversation with AM Director and CEO Kim McKay.
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AMRI
Ice Ages and Butterflyfish
Ice ages impacted terrestrial flora and fauna, but may have also had a dramatic effect on fish by lowering sea levels and reducing habitats.
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At the Museum
Podcast – Lunchtime Lecture Series: George Miller's enquiring spirit
Australian film legend George Miller shares extraordinary insights into his life and work in this conversation with AM Director and CEO Kim McKay.
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At the Museum
In pictures: The opening of Whales | Tohorā
Aboriginal and Maori Elders, community and staff came together to bless the exhibition and celebrate these majestic creatures.
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Podcast – Lunchtime Conversation Series: Kim McKay
Australian Museum Director and CEO Kim McKay AO has led the transformation of the nation’s first museum into one of the world's pre-eminent natural history and cultural institutions. Hear her in conversation and Q&A with Tracey Holmes
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AMRI
Insects at the centre of our world
Aussie Entomologists converged on Alice Springs last month to share their research and learn more about just how important insects are...
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At the Museum
Podcast – Lunchtime Lecture Series: What makes Layne Beachley tick?
The inspiring Layne Beachley, seven-times world surfing champion, recorded live in conversation with AM Director Kim McKay.
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AMRI
The Last Supper
AMRI staff use DNA to uncover some of the mystery surrounding the diet and behaviour of the Smalltooth Cookiecutter Shark.
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At the Museum
Interview: Competition judges on the role of nature photography and how you can win next year
A chat with Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2018 judges Stanley Breeden and David Evans.
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AMRI
Ruby diversity, Asia to Australia
Study by the AM compared genesis of rubies from two continents at first International Mineralogical Association meeting held in Australia
