Blog archive: Science
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Eureka Prizes 2014: let the judging begin
The entries are in, now over to our judges for the hard part.
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Seven new species of praying mantises discovered in Australia
Newly discovered species of praying mantises are adapted to Australia's arid climate.
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French fossil find
Fossils are more than intriguing ancient objects. They can reveal much about the past, present and future. What might a fossil shrimp reveal?
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Why collect?
Every year, the question most commonly asked at the Australian Museum's Open Day is: why do you need so many specimens in jars?
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Volcanic disasters and the beginning of Lapita style pottery in Papua New Guinea
A major volcanic eruption about 3000 years ago contributed to the earliest pottery production in Papua New Guinea.
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Our Global Neighbours: Encounters with Bali in Mosman
The beauty of Indonesian fabric amplified by knowledge.
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The cutting edge of the Amazonian knife fish
Understanding species diversity in the Amazon, one electric fish at a time!
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Looking good when you’re a fish-outa-water
Male land fish invest more in their looks when competition for females is higher.
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Dear Mr Darwin - The Long Gallery
The Museum's Long Gallery is about to be transformed to reflect some of its 19th century glory and the science of the time.
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Fish full of fishes
The 'fish folk' recently teamed up with James King from Photography to take x-rays of two predatory fish. What we saw surprised us!
