Blog archive: Science
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Fish Tongue Biters: more than just one of a kind
Meet Smenispa irregularis, one of more than 100 different species of crustacean isopods found lurking in the mouths of fishes.
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Great White crosses the Tasman
The latest arrival from sea - a White Shark named Pip has crossed the Tasman.
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Ancient Trade Ignores Modern Political Boundaries
Obsidian artefacts reveal social relations between Russia and China about 20,000 years ago.
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Balinese Expressions: What is Lamak?
Lamak often decorates the shrine's tower where the wooden bell bale kulkul is housed and beaten to call the villagers for ceremonies.
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Who Likes Indonesian Art?
A small group of connoisseurs finds the textile-delights in the Museum's Collections store.
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If Twitter was around in the 1800s: the Waite diaries
We summarise a diary of Edgar Waite, zoologist and Museum curator, in 17 tweets.
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Our Global Neighbours: Indonesia's National Eagle
Decoding Garuda Pancasila, Indonesia's national emblem.
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A network of people and places for the study of genetic diversity
Many research sites now provide ongoing observations on genetic diversity, but how can researchers around the world share this information?
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Why the official conservation status of species matters
It's not just a category; it's about directing scarce conservation resources to the species most in need.
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Oar-some addition to the fish collection!
Watch us process the latest addition to the fish collection - a 2.3 m long Oarfish.
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New in the collection: Tasmanian shell necklaces
We recently acquired two stunning shell necklaces by Lola Greeno, which are now on display in our Indigenous Australians Gallery.
