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
Meet the science journalist demystifying COVID-19 vaccines and variants
In conversation with Dr Jackson Ryan, finalist in the 2021 Finkel Foundation Eureka Prize for Long-Form Science Journalism and the 2021 Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Science Journalism.
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AMRI
The diverse world of Annelida: an international consideration
Annelida, a common and diverse group of marine invertebrates, populate habitats all over the world. However, many questions around their evolutionary relationships remain unanswered - AM scientists invited international colleagues to help!
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Science
Meet the social enterprise founder connecting women in the health and medical research sector
In conversation with Dr Melina Georgousakis, finalist in the 2021 University of Technology Sydney Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers.
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Science
Meet the junior scientist with a passion for physics
In conversation with Leon H., finalist in the 2021 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize – Primary
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AMRI
Do Pobblebonks sing to suit their surrounds? Calling all citizen scientists to help solve this mystery!
If a frog calls in a forest, would anyone actually hear it? This may sound like a philosophical question, but it is a genuine concern for frogs – like ‘pobblebonks’ – living in forested habitats. Find out how you can help using the FrogID app!
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AMRI
News from LIRS: Deconstructing coral colonies
Each month, a selected blog from Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation is featured at the AM. For this month, we feature Deconstructing Coral Colonies.
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AMRI
One Fish Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish
Examination of historical museum specimens, in both Australian and Indonesian collections, resolve a 170-year taxonomic conundrum.
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AMRI
Reaching new heights: A new species of frog found on the second highest mountain in Vietnam
A species new to science has been discovered by an international team of scientists, including Australian Museum Amphibian and Reptile curator, Dr Jodi Rowley. This new species of tiny frog, at only 2-3 cm in body length, can be found in the mountainous forest on Mount Pu Ta Leng, Vietnam.
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AMRI
What’s that smell? Protecting our wildlife using volatilomes
ACWG and UTS Centre for Forensic Science PhD candidate Amber Brown, and supervising scientists Dr. Greta Frankham, Dr. Maiken Ueland and Dr. Barbara Stuart, have completed a world-first study which optimised the collection and analysis of volatilomes from live reptiles.
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AMRI
Fire shooting ‘butterfly bobtail’ named in honour of Professor Merlin Crossley!
Two new species of ‘butterfly bobtail’ squid have been discovered among museum collections. One species has been named Iridoteuthis merlini in honour of longstanding Australian Museum affiliate and UNSW professor, Merlin Crossley.
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Museullaneous
Swifter, Higher, Stronger: What makes Australia’s Olympic team names so extraordinary
We ask our scientists from the Australian Museum Research Institute to give us an insight into why Australia's Olympic team names represent the best of the best.
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AMRI
Much to discover: Collaborative biodiversity surveys in northern Australia
The latest Bush Blitz expedition brought together teams of biologists, including AMRI scientists, and community to better understand the biodiversity of Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory. Dane Trembath and Dr Jodi Rowley tell us more about the amazing biodiversity in northern Australia.
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AMRI
The quest for deep sea critters
Although the recent Indian Ocean Territories expedition has been suspended, we found many fascinating deep sea animals during our 19 days at sea. Dr Ingo Burghardt, AMRI scientist on board the CSIRO research vessel Investigator, shares the latest findings.
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AMRI
Australian Museum’s 130-year-old black coral collection reveals hidden Australian biodiversity
Black corals in the Australian Museum represent a treasure trove of biodiversity information – including undescribed species and new species records for Australian waters!
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AMRI
Contact-tracing of Cockatoos reveals spread of foraging culture
It may seem as though the action of a cockatoo flipping a bin-lid is a simple one – but world-first research by a team including Australian Museum Research Institute Ornithology expert Dr Richard Major has revealed that this behaviour is far more significant than first thought.
