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Watawieh (Hello)! AM visit to Norfolk Island ahead of expedition
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/watawieh-hello-am-visit-to-norfolk-island-ahead-of-expedition/

In early September, Kim McKay AO, Professor Kristofer Helgen and Paul Flemons visited stunning Norfolk Island and met with the community. This trip was in preparation for Phase 1 of the Australian Museum led expedition to Norfolk Island, which is taking place in late October.

Published 18 October 2022
Catching Lizards to stop Lizard catchers: New genetic tools to prevent shingleback poaching
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/catching-lizards-to-stop-lizard-catchers/

In a world first, PhD candidate Amber Brown with supervising scientists have developed and validated a fit-for-purpose mitochondrial DNA kit to identify shingleback DNA – and created one of the only phylogeographic genetic databases to track the genetic lineage of confiscated shingleback lizards.

Published 19 October 2022
Exploring Antarctica through the lens of the climate crisis
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/RSV-Nuyina/

In conversation with Dr Jackson Ryan, winner of the 2022 Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Science Journalism.

Published 19 October 2022

Eureka Prizes Antarctica Climate Change Science Journalism
Exploring animal adaptation
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/exploring-animal-adaptation/

In conversation with Genevieve S., winner of the 2022 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize – Primary.

Published 09 November 2022

Eureka Prizes School Science Sleek Geeks Adaptation
Home sweet home: the creatures of ancient underwater volcanoes
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/home-sweet-home/

PhD student, Beth Flaxman, who was recently onboard the CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator, sampled the mysterious creatures of the deep sea. Find out more about how scientists sampled these creatures that call ancient underwater volcanoes home.

Published 22 November 2022
The fish list: A decade in the making
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-fish-list-a-decade-in-the-making/

Home to the billowing sails of the Opera House and the shimmering arches of the Harbour Bridge, Sydney is famed for its magnificent harbour – but what lies beneath the water’s surface? In a recent study, Australian Museum scientists delve into the remarkable biodiversity of Sydney harbour.

Published 10 November 2022
Meet Kai the Fish Guy: Australian Museum's Chadwick Biodiversity Research Fellow
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/meet-kai-the-fish-guy/

The Chadwick Biodiversity Research Fellowship provides a recent PhD graduate an opportunity to establish a career in biodiversity research. Dr Yi-Kai Tea is our newly appointed Fellow in the AM's Ichthyology division – we sat down with Kai to hear about his first few months, and future plans.

Published 12 December 2022
An Australian origin story? Turning mammalian theory on its head
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/an-australian-origin-story/

It has long been asserted that ancestors of the placental and marsupial mammals originated in the northern hemisphere – but a new study by Prof Tim Flannery and Prof Kris Helgen at the Australian Museum has rewritten the origin story of modern mammals.

Published 16 December 2022
Five Things: How to create a thriving native garden
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/native-garden/

Listen to a Q&A with Clarence Slockee as he shares tips on how to make your garden a haven for native plants and wildlife.

Published 08 March 2023

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Reflections on Global Conferences: COP15 & COP27
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/cop15/

At the Australian Museum’s Climate Solutions Centre we are delighted by the historic outcome of the global summit for nature, Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) , just concluded in Montreal.

Published 21 December 2022

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Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, <i>Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru</i> and add-on VR experience.

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Future Now

Step into <i>Future Now</i>, an Australian Museum exhibition about sustainability and be inspired by practical and innovative ways to build a more sustainable future.

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent education space
10am - 4.30pm

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

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