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Dr Dave Johnson from the US National Museum in Washington just emailed me about an incredible eel that he and colleagues recently described. The fish, Protanguilla palau, is now classified in a new family, the Protanguillidae.

Which is the greater threat to bird biodiversity: the introduced Common Myna or the Australian native Noisy Miner?

See you later alligator, in a while crocodile.

Pondering the idea of significance, the crocodile, and our audiences.

The Queen's Birthday long-weekend saw huge crowds visit the Museum. We thank everyone for coming out in such blustery and wintery weather. We especially thank one visitor for bringing his mum to his favourite place.

What time of day is best to post new online content to gain maximum exposure?

Who was framing the Scott Sisters on a Friday afternoon?

A chance to reflect on the process, now that it is only three weeks until the Scott sisters exhibition opens on 3rd September.

A trip down memory lane ends up at Space Camp.

44% of UK residents do! 

Science in the City 2011 launched at the Australian Museum today - see what it's all about! 

The case has been flipped over, revealing that it was originally on castors.

Given the changes in how we use technology, especially the rise of tablets and mobile devices, what is the role of a website front page?

Our intern, Marloes Schepers, interviewed twenty-one visitors to seek their opinion about our current front page. Here's what they thought.

Just as we learn very differently in the physical space the same goes for the digital and mobile spaces.