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Professor Fiona Wood is a groundbreaking plastic surgeon who was named Australian of the Year in 2005. Through her pioneering work she has dramatically changed the way burn wounds are managed.

It can be a challenge to lead a sustainable lifestyle that is easy, affordable and suits our personal needs. Is there an eco-balance to living sustainably and living comfortably?

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?