Blog archive: October 2021
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AMRI
A beautiful new cryptic fish species endemic to Aotearoa, New Zealand: The Manaia Pygmy Pipehorse
Scientists from the Auckland Museum & Australian Museum have identified a new genus and species of pygmy pipehorse from Aotearoa, New Zealand. The new species was named in collaboration with the Ngātiwai – this is also the first species of syngnathid reported from New Zealand since 1921!
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At the Museum
Trusted over time
As the world community turns to COP26 next week, discover what the Australian Museum is doing to take action on climate change and sustainability.
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AMRI
News from LIRS: Changing reefs
Each month, a selected blog from Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation is featured at the AM. For this month, we feature Changing reefs.
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AMRI
The faces of Mummies
Melissa Holt, project conservator at the Australian Museum, tells us about the conservation treatment of four Ancient Egyptian Cartonnage coverings, including three masks! Read part one, in this special AM blog series.
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Science
Michael Abbott’s generous donation 2021
Balinese Collection expanded – an inspiring case of sharing personal passion for common benefit.
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At the Museum
Opening day is here again! Let's come back to our senses
As we open our doors on Monday 11 October with a wholehearted ‘welcome back!’, we hope you’ll be as ready as we are to soak in the full effects of our treasured space.
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Science
Empowering early childhood educators
In conversation with Sibylle Seidler from Little Scientists Australia, finalist in the 2021 Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Eureka Prize for STEM Inclusion.
