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Explore magazine
Tiny specimens: Restoring the Museum's smallest specimens
In the lab at the Australian Museum, conservator Clare Kim brings her steady hand and laser sharp concentration to minute insect specimens under a microscope.
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Explore magazine
New acquisition: Stephen’s Banded Snake
This year the Australian Museum Herpetology Department travelled to the Border Ranges, to collect a specimen of the threatened Stephen’s Banded Snake.
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Science
Aboriginal boomerangs and King Tutankhamun
In 1910, Gaston Maspero (1846-1916), a French Egyptologist, sent two Egyptian throwing sticks (boomerangs) to the Australian Museum. Watch Dr Stan Florek reveal more about these objects.
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At the Museum
Progress Shark
Our giant shark has been transformed as part of Sydney WorldPride’s Rainbow City.
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Explore magazine
New acquisition: The Coughran Crayfish Collection
The Coughran Crayfish Collection, containing many specimens from remote and very difficult-to-access rainforest localities was recently acquired by the Australian Museum.
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AMRI
Banana blood worms invade the deep sea
Blood worms occur in estuarine areas and are commonly used for bait by recreational fishers all around the world. In a world first, three new species of blood worm have been found in deep sea sunken vegetation, off the coast of Papua New Guinea. So how did these species evolve?
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Science
Delivering innovative options for modern conservation
In conversation with Dr Dana M. Bergstrom, winner of the 2021 Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science.
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Explore magazine
Why sharks? Why now?
By learning a little about sharks, we’re better equipped to take care of Earth’s biodiversity.
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AMRI
Our time at sea: Discovering the biodiversity of the Indian Ocean Territories
A team of scientists from the Australian Museum, CSIRO, Museums Victoria Research Institute and Western Australian Museum have recently completed their voyage on CSIRO’s research vessel (RV) Investigator. Find out how this expedition helped uncover secrets of the deep seamounts of the IOT.
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Explore magazine
New acquisition: Papa He’e Nalu Hawaiian surfboards
The Australian Museums new acquisition of Papa He’e Nalu Hawaiian surfboards provides the opportunity to create a dialogue and enhance interest around surfing, and a unique way to contextualise Australian surfing culture and history.
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AMRI
Out now! New book to identify abundant, diverse and striking decapod crustaceans
Crabs, lobsters and prawns are familiar to most people as seafood but are also very important at all steps in the food chain. Few realise just how many different types there are and how difficult it can be to identify them. A newly published book with provides tools for the task!
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AMRI
Catching prawns in the abyss
The deep sea is the most common habitat on our planet – but we know more about the moon than our own ocean. Dr Penny Berents, Senior Fellow at the Australian Museum, who was recently onboard the CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator, delves into the complexities of sampling in the deep sea.
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Explore magazine
Norfolk Island expedition: Understanding a South Pacific jewel
Norfolk Island, a small island with a big history and unique biodiversity, was chosen by the Australian Museum for its 2022-2024 expedition.
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Science
Showcasing the wonders of our universe
In conversation with Dr Niraj Lal, winner of the 2021 Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science.
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Science
Advancing our understanding of blue carbon science
Kerrylee Rogers wears many hats. She’s a Professor in the School of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences at the University of Wollongong, a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability and the mum of two teenage boys.
