Blog archive:
October 2018

AMRI researchers are scouring the abyssal depths surrounding Australia in search for venomous sea snails with harpoon-like teeth.

Recording frog calls with the FrogID app may let us know how they are coping in urban areas.

Identifying whether a backyard guest is a native frog or a Cane Toad can be tricky: here’s some tips to help.

AMRI celebrates as one of our very own Research Associates receives a prestigious (and well deserved) award!

Software engineer Noel Gordon was part of the team that developed Google Maps. He recounts its development in conversation with AM Director and CEO Kim McKay.

Ice ages impacted terrestrial flora and fauna, but may have also had a dramatic effect on fish by lowering sea levels and reducing habitats.

Australian film legend George Miller shares extraordinary insights into his life and work in this conversation with AM Director and CEO Kim McKay.

Aboriginal and Maori Elders, community and staff came together to bless the exhibition and celebrate these majestic creatures.

Australian Museum Director and CEO Kim McKay AO has led the transformation of the nation’s first museum into one of the world's pre-eminent natural history and cultural institutions. Hear her in conversation and Q&A with Tracey Holmes

Aussie Entomologists converged on Alice Springs last month to share their research and learn more about just how important insects are...

The inspiring Layne Beachley, seven-times world surfing champion, recorded live in conversation with AM Director Kim McKay.

AMRI staff use DNA to uncover some of the mystery surrounding the diet and behaviour of the Smalltooth Cookiecutter Shark.

A chat with Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2018 judges Stanley Breeden and David Evans.

Study by the AM compared genesis of rubies from two continents at first International Mineralogical Association meeting held in Australia