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Each month, a selected blog from Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation (LIRRF) is featured at the AM. LIRRF supports scientific research & education at the AM’s Lizard Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef. For this month, we feature: Outcomes of the Polychaete Workshop eight years on.

Invertebrates are essential in pollinating our rainforests – but how do climate change, fire, fragmentation, invasive species and destructive pathogens impact pollination networks? Dr Geoff Williams OAM, AM, explores how in this Second Edition of The Flowering of Australia’s Rainforests.

In conversation with Scarlett O. and Scarlett P., winners of the 2021 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize – Primary.

Spark Competition winners announced.

Are some spectacular tree frogs from China and Vietnam two, remarkably similar species, or only one? An international team of herpetologists, including the AM’s Dr Jodi Rowley, solves this mystery once and for all!

In conversation with Professor Frank Grutzner from EchidnaCSI Team, finalist in the 2021 Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science

In conversation with Zara M., awarded second place in the 2021 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize – Primary.

For effective conservation and fisheries management, we need data – but with limited funding and resources, there are gaps in our monitoring programs. This is where our fabulous citizen scientists come in! Our scientists, with CSIRO and NSW DPI, studied data from the Australasian Fishes Project.

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!

As the world community turns to COP26 next week, discover what the Australian Museum is doing to take action on climate change and sustainability.

Each month, a selected blog from Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation is featured at the AM. For this month, we feature Changing reefs.

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.

Balinese Collection expanded – an inspiring case of sharing personal passion for common benefit.

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.

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.