Latest from the AM Blog
Writing from the frontiers of science, culture and education, as well as all the latest news from the Museum.
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Science
From smashing strawberries to marvellous minerals – what a wonderful week of Sydney Science Trail!
Each year the Australian Museum celebrates National Science Week, and for the first time in two years, we were able to hold this science extravaganza on site! Learn how our scientists took part in this jam-packed week.
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AMRI
Flying high on Bitcoin
A new species of a long-legged fly from Papua New Guinea named after Bitcoin currency
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At the Museum
Papua New Guinea Independence Day: An Interview with Wap-hill Imbun
As an acknowledgement of Papua New Guinea's 47th year of Independence, we had the honour of interviewing Wap-hill Imbun, a Papua New Guinean- Australian.
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AMRI
News from LIRS: Activities at Lizard Island Research Station
Each month, a selected blog from Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation (LIRRF) is featured at the AM. LIRRF supports scientific research & education at the AM’s Lizard Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef. This month, we feature: Activities at Lizard Island Research Station.
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At the Museum
Vale Brian Sherman AM
The Australian Museum honours the legacy of former Australian Museum (AM) Trust President and leading science and arts philanthropist, Brian Sherman AM.
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AMRI
Working together to help our frogs
Frogs are still mysteriously dying across Australia. Thanks to hundreds of caring frog enthusiasts, we are working together to investigate the cause.
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At the Museum
Celebrating science with the 2022 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes
The winners of the 2022 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes were announced last week, celebrating excellence in Australian science.
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AMRI
Whose hoot? Identity of unknown owl revealed
Excitement stirred when a small unidentified owl was found dead on Lord Howe Island; Australian Museum scientists have now identified the wayward individual.
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Explore magazine
New acquisition: A rock that is 2.5 billion years old
A spectacular specimen has been acquired for the AM’s upcoming Minerals exhibition.
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At the Museum
Australian South Sea Islander Recognition Week: An interview with Emelda Davis and Dr Sonya Pearce
Last week the Pasifika team were fortunate enough to sit with Sydney City Councillor, Emelda Davis, and Dr Sonya Pearce to hear their stories and celebrate the Australian South Sea Islander story: 175 years ago, to now and well into the future.
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At the Museum
Australian South Sea Islander Recognition Week: An interview with Dylan Mooney
Alongside the Australian South Sea Islander community, the Australian Museum stand in solidarity with our Pasifika kinfolk in recognising 175 years of the Australian South Sea Island peoples and their stories.
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AMRI
Citizen science reveals the breeding seasons of frogs is longer in the city
Human activity is causing frogs to breed earlier and for longer. What does this mean for the future of frogs?
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At the Museum
It’s official – the Australian Museum has more visitors than ever before!
Ever since I became the Australian Museum’s (AM) Director and CEO, I’ve wanted to see the AM full of happy visitors bubbling with life - and it’s brilliant to have some good news to share.
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At the Museum
Youth Reconnection Project 2022
The Australian Museum's Pasifika team have re-trialed the Pacific Youth Reconnection Project to evaluate how we can develop and expand these cultural workshops for Pasifika youth today.
