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Banana blood worms invade the deep sea
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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?

Published 31 January 2023
A picture is worth a thousand words
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words/

Photos and videos are a powerful tool when documenting the natural world where often, there is an awful lot to say. But once we capture the moment, how do we use images effectively for science? And why should we collect them?

Published 19 December 2022
FrogID, Atlassian Foundation and Engage4Good
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/frogid-atlassian/

The Australian Museum collaborated with Atlassian Foundation through the Engage4Good program, a program designed to connect subject matter experts with a real-world challenge.

Published 12 December 2022
Catching prawns in the abyss
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/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.

Published 20 January 2023
News from LIRS: Big coral spawning event in 2022
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/news-from-lirs-big-coral-spawning-event-in-2022/

Each month, a selected blog from the Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation (LIRRF) is featured at the Australian Museum. LIRRF supports scientific research and education at the AM’s Lizard Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef. This month, we feature: Big coral spawning event in 2022.

Published 15 December 2022
The beautiful birds of Norfolk Island
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/beautiful-birds-of-norfolk-island/

Norfolk Island is home to many beautiful birds – however, Norfolk Island also has an unenviable extinction rate when it comes to its bird fauna. To understand more, our scientists studied the endemic and exotic birdlife of Norfolk Island during the recent Australian Museum-led expedition.

Published 17 May 2023
2023 Sydney Science Trail: A record-breaking time!
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For the fourth year running, the Australian Museum hosted the Sydney Science Trail (August 14-19) – and with record-breaking numbers! Learn how our scientists, education and programming teams took part in this jam-packed program with primary and secondary students, teachers and families.

Published 13 October 2023
Celebrating Dr Anne Hoggett AM and Dr Lyle Vail AM and the 50th anniversary of the Lizard Island Research Station
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/celebrating-dr-anne-hoggett-am-and-dr-lyle-vail-am-and-the-50th-anniversary-of-lirs/

At the Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation 50th Anniversary dinner, Dr Anne Hoggett AM and Dr Lyle Vail AM were awarded the 2023 Australian Museum Research Institute Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of their tireless work in advancing our understanding of coral reef biology.

Published 20 October 2023
Eureka Talks Series: Zoonotic Diseases
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/eureka-zoonotic-diseases/

Delve into the complex world of zoonosis and virus evolution in the second instalment of our Eureka Talks Series.

Published 23 October 2023

audio Eureka podcast
Fostering active participation in turtle conservation
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/1-million-turtles/

In conversation with Associate Professor Ricky Spencer from the 1 Million Turtles Community Conservation Program, winner of the 2023 Department of Industry, Science and Resources Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science.

Published 06 November 2023

Eureka Prizes Turtles Conservation Citizen Science

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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Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

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Opening Saturday 10 May

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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

Permanent exhibition
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Minerals

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

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