Blog archive:
Science

Many research sites now provide ongoing observations on genetic diversity, but how can researchers around the world share this information?

It's not just a category; it's about directing scarce conservation resources to the species most in need.

Watch us process the latest addition to the fish collection - a 2.3 m long Oarfish.

We recently acquired two stunning shell necklaces by Lola Greeno, which are now on display in our Indigenous Australians Gallery.

The sometimes weird but mainly wonderful experiences of an intern in the Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics.

To help combat the illegal wildlife trade in China, I've travelled to Australia to learn new molecular techniques.

The volcanic future of Australia is revealed.

Exploring one of the most poorly-understood ecosystems reveals amazing new species that can teach us about life in their extreme environment

Most people have never watched a fish 'grow up' in the wild, but over a 5 month period Jayne Jenkins did just that.

A new fossil longhorn beetle provides a link between early Cretaceous and modern beetles.

Professor Shellshear and his collection of stone-age artefacts.

Visual Grace in Faulty Body - How Original is the replica?

We complete the most comprehensive Jenolan Caves mineral study for over 100 years, and find some surprises.

The discovery of a new fish from Sydney harbour is pretty exciting. After waiting a decade, we can now report on its live colouration.

The breeding behaviour of a fat, narrow-mouthed frog is captured for the first time.