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    At the Museum

    This year, in our brimming biome home

    Discover the Australian Museum's extraordinary achievements in the face of a testing year.

    Written by Kim McKay, AO / Category At the Museum / Published 23 December 2021
  • Saltbush dominated habitat of Aridulodrilus molesworthae.
    AMRI

    Earthworms can sometimes surprise us

    Australia is richly endowed with earthworm biodiversity, but of the 750 or so named species of earthworm in Australia, very few have been found in arid environments. The Broken Hill earthworm, a new genus and species, was a serendipitous find in an unexpected location. Find out more at the AM!

    Written by Dr Geoff Dyne / Category AMRI / Published 21 December 2021
  • Stigmatopora harastii The Steps
    AMRI

    Discoveries and disruptions: 2021 in AMRI

    2021 was an unprecedented year for many: despite COVID-19 disruptions and restrictions, AMRI scientists discovered an unprecedented number of species, published at a new record, carried out fieldwork, and engaged with the public in our citizen science programs.

    Written by Meagan Warwick, Professor Kristofer Helgen / Category AMRI / Published 20 December 2021
  • Manoela at Lizard Island.
    AMRI

    News from LIRS: Marine pollution research

    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. For this month, we feature: Marine pollution research.

    Written by Elliot Connor / Category AMRI / Published 16 December 2021
  • Dr Laetitia Gunton digitising sponge specimens.
    AMRI

    Digitising the treasures of the sea

    The Australian Museum is digitising its collections, including the historic and diverse Marine Invertebrate collection. We explain how the Museum is opening up its treasure trove of specimens to the world and the discoveries we are making along the way.

    Written by Dr Laetitia Gunton, Dr Stephen Keable / Category AMRI / Published 14 December 2021
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    Celebrating a decade of DigiVol!

    DigiVol, the World’s first citizen science website for digitising museum collections, turns 10! Today we celebrate our volunteers, staff and all the brilliant collections that make this project so unique.

    Written by Meagan Warwick, Paul Flemons, Adam Woods, Leonie Prater / Category AMRI / Published 09 December 2021
  • Jonathan D. - Finalist, 2021 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize — Secondary
    Science

    Meet the teenage filmmaker with a flair for science communication

    In conversation with Jonathan D., winner of the 2021 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize – Secondary.

    Written by Kate Smith / Category Science / Published 08 December 2021
    Eureka Prizes Sleek Geeks Rewilding Climate Change
  • Clare Kim and Rebecca Jones carefully moving some items into the CC&C lab via the service lift. Photos taken prior to Covid-19 mask restrictions and lockdown.
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    Digitising and conserving fragile materials: the Australian Museum archaeology collection

    We take a behind the scenes look at the process of digitising and conserving fragile objects in the First Nations Archaeology collection – an ongoing collaborative project with the AM's Collection Care and Conservation team.

    Written by Rebecca Jones, Clare Kim / Category Science / Published 07 December 2021
  • Man who uses a wheelchair and friend in Hintze Hall
    Museullaneous

    Game changing moments: celebrating International Day for People with a Disability

    I’ll never forget the day that I saw subtitles on an English language movie the first time.

    Written by Sabrina Houssami / Category Museullaneous / Published 03 December 2021
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  • Palm forest on Norfolk Island.
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    More than a snail’s pace: Progress on Norfolk Island’s threatened snails

    There have been moments of excitement and moments of despair along the way, but six months after starting a zoo-based breeding program for two Critically Endangered land snail species from Norfolk Island, the population is stable and progressing well.

    Written by Dr Isabel Hyman / Category AMRI / Published 01 December 2021
  • Leon H. - Finalist, 2021University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize — Primary
    Science

    Meet the junior scientist with a passion for physics

    In conversation with Leon H., awarded third place in the 2021 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize – Primary

    Written by Kate Smith / Category Science / Published 29 November 2021
    Eureka Prizes School Science Sleek Geeks Science Communication
  • This figure shows the diversity of seaweed in the GSR
    AMRI

    How to hijack climate change: Tips from vagrant fish

    Hotter and drier summers in Australia bring with them massive fires, successive bleaching on coral reefs and widespread die-offs of our valuable kelp forests. Although all may seem doom and gloom in our oceans, some species are surprisingly resourceful and can even take advantage of warmer waters.

    Written by Dr Laura Gajdzik, Dr Joseph DiBattista / Category AMRI / Published 29 November 2021
  • Artist’s reconstruction of Hulitherium tomasettii. Figure 8 from Flannery and Plane (1986).
    AMRI

    Chew on this! The diet of an extinct "panda-like" marsupial from New Guinea

    What did the “Beast of Huli" eat? The diet of this bizarre extinct marsupial, which had similarities to both giant wombats and pandas, has remained a mystery. PhD student Joshua White, with coauthors, examined the teeth of this species to help answer these questions.

    Written by Joshua White / Category AMRI / Published 26 November 2021
  • Dr Niraj Lal - winner, 2021 Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science
    Science

    Meet the science communicator showcasing the wonders of our universe

    In conversation with Dr Niraj Lal, winner of the 2021 Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science.

    Written by Kate Smith / Category Science / Published 24 November 2021
    Eureka Prizes Renewable Electricity Science Communication
  • Australian marine waters are larger than the area of Australia’s land mass and most of the biota  these waters remain unexplored.
    AMRI

    Naming the nameless

    Correctly naming an organism is fundamental – it is important for all subsequent studies on that species and yet a significant percentage of Australian marine species have not been described. Our scientists explain why we must name the nameless!

    Written by Dr Laetitia Gunton, Dr Pat Hutchings / Category AMRI / Published 24 November 2021
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The Australian Museum respects and acknowledges the Gadigal people as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways on which the Museum stands.

Image credit: gadigal yilimung (shield) made by Uncle Charles Chicka Madden