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On expedition on Lord Howe Island, AM scientists have made an unexpected discovery.

Instrument Scientist extraordinaire Dr Helen Maynard-Casely talks planetary bodies and why she's a scientist!

Clinical psychologist Sophie Li gives us the lowdown on crippling fear of spiders.

From Scott Sisters to Ethel King, scientific illustration has allowed woman to shatter glass ceilings in the world of science.

Dr Denise Hardesty talks about her Eureka Prizes experience.

AM scientists have embarked on an expedition to benchmark native and introduced animal populations on the island that's 'frozen in time'.

Hear from Hayden Ingle, 2016 Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize (primary school category) winner.

We've seen their exquisite work, but who were the women behind some of Australia's most prominent natural history illustrations?

Our Book Club helps to absorb and promote Indigenous perspective on knowledge within the Australian Museum, and beyond.

Figuring out which frog species like what conditions helps us help them survive.

The Australian Museum's off-site storage finally finds a permanent home.

More women in science = better science.

The days of gender confusion are over for Hydroides, a large and economically important genus of fouling calcareous tubeworms.

Some Eastern Yellow Robins are brighter than others, but are they just drifting?

Celebrating excellence in Australian science.