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From Scott Sisters to Ethel King, scientific illustration has allowed woman to shatter glass ceilings in the world of science.

Dr Denise Hardesty talks about her Eureka Prizes experience.

AM scientists have embarked on an expedition to benchmark native and introduced animal populations on the island that's 'frozen in time'.

Hear from Hayden Ingle, 2016 Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize (primary school category) winner.

We've seen their exquisite work, but who were the women behind some of Australia's most prominent natural history illustrations?

Our Book Club helps to absorb and promote Indigenous perspective on knowledge within the Australian Museum, and beyond.

Figuring out which frog species like what conditions helps us help them survive.

The Australian Museum's off-site storage finally finds a permanent home.

More women in science = better science.

The days of gender confusion are over for Hydroides, a large and economically important genus of fouling calcareous tubeworms.

Some Eastern Yellow Robins are brighter than others, but are they just drifting?

Celebrating excellence in Australian science.

James Cook skilfully recorded what was already known.

Today world-renowned naturalist and global treasure Sir David Attenborough paid a visit to the Australian Museum.

World-renowned naturalist. Living legend. Global treasure. How do you honour a man whose influence is so incomparable?