Blog archive: Science
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Patient Zero: stories of disease outbreaks
In conversation with Joel Werner and Olivia Willis, co-winners of the 2021 Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Science Journalism.
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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.
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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.
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Counting frogs counts as critical climate action
Something remarkable happens when we see another species’ predicament with the same compassion as we might see our own.
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Exploring the science behind super volcanoes
In conversation with Scarlett O. and Scarlett P., winners of the 2021 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize – Primary.
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The echidna expert committed to community-based research
In conversation with Professor Frank Grutzner from EchidnaCSI Team, finalist in the 2021 Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science
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Raising awareness of coral bleaching
In conversation with Zara M., awarded second place in the 2021 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize – Primary.
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Michael Abbott’s generous donation 2021
Balinese Collection expanded – an inspiring case of sharing personal passion for common benefit.
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Empowering early childhood educators
In conversation with Sibylle Seidler from Little Scientists Australia, finalist in the 2021 Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Eureka Prize for STEM Inclusion.
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Demystifying COVID-19 vaccines and variants
In conversation with Dr Jackson Ryan, finalist in the 2021 Finkel Foundation Eureka Prize for Long-Form Science Journalism and the 2021 Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Science Journalism.
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Connecting women in the health and medical research sector
In conversation with Dr Melina Georgousakis, winner of the 2021 University of Technology Sydney Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers.
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How to judge a national science prize: inside the Eureka Prizes
Insider Professor Bryan Gaensler shares the process of judging a Eureka Prize.
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Beyond the recognition, securing a Eureka Prize can create a range of new opportunities
For their extensive research and work with government to preserve the world’s largest coral reef system, Associate Professor Andrew Brooks and his team were awarded a Eureka Prize. But beyond the recognition, their win helped create a range of new opportunities.
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Prized connections - combining Indigenous knowledge with Western science
Hear from Dr Emilie Ens, cross-cultural ecologist and co-winner of a Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science.
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Legacy of the Egypt Exploration Fund in the Australian Museum
Since 1882 the Egypt Exploration Fund focused on digging for objects and distributing them widely to subscribing organisations around the world, including those in United Kingdom, United States, South Africa, India, Japan, and Australia.
