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Wave Energy Conversion

Renewable energy has to be part of the solution in combating climate change and wave energy conversion is a fantastic technology using waves to produce clean electricity.

By: Parrys Raines, Category: Science, Date: 14 Feb 2010

Web to Classroom Workshop

Web 2.0 for small and volunteer museums

I've been asked to speak at the 2010 Australian Maritime Museums Annual Conference on the topic of Web 2.0 for small and volunteer-run museums. On this page you can find my PowerPoint slides and various other relevant links.

By: Dr Lynda Kelly, Category: Museullaneous, Date: 14 Feb 2010

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Choosing our exhibtions

We've recently had an enquiry about how we go about choosing the temporary exhibitions that we show here. As you can imagine, there are lots of factors take into consideration when selecting them. Here are a few of them.

By: Michael Harvey , Category: At The Museum, Date: 12 Feb 2010

Prince William examines specimens

Royal visitor examines Australian Museum collections

During his recent visit to Sydney His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales examined specimens from the Australian Museum collection aboard RV Southern Surveyor.

By: Dr Stephen Keable, Category: Science, Date: 09 Feb 2010

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Sustainable living isn’t a sacrifice

Living a sustainable lifestyle is not about what you are giving up but what you gain.

By: Parrys Raines, Category: Science, Date: 07 Feb 2010

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Who will be the most affected by Climate Change?

Children in developing countries already have a tough time but their lives will become even tougher because of climate change.

By: Parrys Raines, Category: Science, Date: 02 Feb 2010

Helen showing students the AM website

Follow a museum!

So today is 'Follow a Museum day' on twitter...

By: Michael Harvey , Category: At The Museum, Date: 01 Feb 2010

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New social media posts

Came across two recent interesting stories about social media I thought I'd share.

By: Dr Lynda Kelly, Category: Museullaneous, Date: 26 Jan 2010

Jewel Beetles

We are now in 'IYB'

2010, The International Year of Biodiversity, is now upon us.

By: Michael Harvey , Category: At The Museum, Date: 25 Jan 2010

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year - winner disqualified

The winner of this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has been stripped of his prize, after a review of the award by the judging panel.

By: Michael Harvey , Category: At The Museum, Date: 21 Jan 2010