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There’s a proverb about repairing lightbulbs that works well for rare beetles too: "many hands make light work".

Defining, grouping and naming stag beetle species has turned out to be difficult but fun.

Listen to legendary Australian editor and feminist icon Ita Buttrose in conversation with AM Director Kim McKay.

Alice Te Punga Somerville, University of Waikato, gives her talk, 'Taupata, taro, roots, earth: the (Indigenous) politics of gardening'.

The sheer number of frogs that live in healthy ecosystems- from wetlands to deserts- may surprise you!

Helicarion semislugs are abundant from Tasmania to mid-NSW, but how many species are there?

Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2018 finalist Justin Gilligan reveals his process and the stories behind the images.

August was a huge month for AMRI as science took centre stage at the museum.

Meet the recipients of the inaugural Australian Museum Scientific Illustration Scholarship

In this live recording of the launch of the 2018 Eureka Prizes, our panel explores the theme "Science for Humanity".

Grab your camera and pull on your boots as nature photographer Kirsten Woodforth gives her tips for a great family day out.

From Bangladesh to the USA to Australia, my passion for biodiversity conservation has taken me far!

Genomic research on the Eastern Yellow Robin reveals a mechanism for local climate adaptation in the absence of a geographical barrier.

New worm species have been discovered thousands of metres below the ocean surface in the Australian eastern abyss

The traditions of Pacific craftsmanship endure in the work of Hawaiian master Rick Makanaaloha Kia'imeaokekanaka San Nicolas.