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Frogs need water. Almost all of the world’s 7,900 known frog species breed in fresh water.

Raising over $400,000 in support of the Australian Museum’s iconic Birds of Australia Gallery, the annual Australian Museum Foundation’s Gala Dinner, Night at the Museum, took place on Thursday 16 October 2025.

Presented as part of the Unfinished Business exhibition, the installation, ‘Not fit for purpose’, by Uncle John offers a striking reflection on the systemic inequities within Australia’s disability support systems.

A new study, published today in Antiquity, Monte Sierpe, which dates to at least 700 years ago, may have functioned as an Indigenous system of accounting and exchange centuries before the European invasion.

Tucked within the palaeontology collection at the Australian Museum, the oldest fossil of a non-biting midge from the southern hemisphere is challenging long-held assumptions about how life evolved across the planet's ancient supercontinents.

Create a frog-friendly habitat and contribute to frog conservation during FrogID Week!

Keira P. explores the theme ‘Above and Below’ by testing which cotton bedsheet thread count most effectively blocks dust mite poo while allowing airflow.

We speak with teacher and Science and Technology coordinator about her passion for student science innovation and creativity. Annie shares with us her tips and tricks that have supported multiple Eureka Prize School Science finalists and winners.

Dr Hasindu Gamaarachchi is revolutionising genomic sequencing with scalable, efficient computing that makes the field more accessible and democratic.

We spoke with Associate Professor Noushin Nasiri about the 'Eureka' moment and scientific investigation that won the Fission Chips Team the ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology.

Dr Vanessa Pirotta is a wildlife scientist and media communicator who inspires ocean conservation through accessible whale research and citizen science.

Dr Eger is a leader in global marine conservation with an inclusive vision and strong focus on restoration of kelp forests.

The Octopus and Ice Sheet Team uncovered genetic evidence linking Antarctic octopus populations, pointing to a West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapse 120,000 years ago.

Living Seawalls turn marine infrastructure into biodiverse habitats, boosting species richness and global eco-engineering potential.

We spoke to Professor Adrian Linacre about the work that won his team, Towards a Smart PCR Process, the inaugural Eureka Prize for Excellence in Forensic Science.