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Blog archive: October 2018



  • Plate showing shells of Turrid snails
    AMRI

    Deep-sea hunters and their weapon of choice – new species of Australian gastropods

    AMRI researchers are scouring the abyssal depths surrounding Australia in search for venomous sea snails with harpoon-like teeth.

    Written by Dr Anders Hallan, Dr Francesco Criscione / Category AMRI / Published 31 October 2018
  • Red Tree Frog (Litoria rubella).
    AMRI

    Wanted! Eavesdroppers on Red Tree Frog conversations to better understand effects of urbanisation

    Recording frog calls with the FrogID app may let us know how they are coping in urban areas.

    Written by Brittany Mitchell / Category AMRI / Published 30 October 2018
  • Cane Toad
    AMRI

    How can you tell the difference between a Cane Toad and a native Australian frog species?

    Identifying whether a backyard guest is a native frog or a Cane Toad can be tricky: here’s some tips to help.

    Written by Dr Jodi Rowley / Category AMRI / Published 28 October 2018
    toads frogs
  • Geoff Williams AM and His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Governor of New South Wales.
    AMRI

    AM Research Associate honoured with an AM

    AMRI celebrates as one of our very own Research Associates receives a prestigious (and well deserved) award!

    Written by Alexandra Durham Dr Dan Bickel / Category AMRI / Published 25 October 2018
  • Noel Gordon in conversation with Kim McKay
    At The Museum

    Podcast – Lunchtime Conversation Series: Noel Gordon

    Software engineer Noel Gordon was part of the team that developed Google Maps. He recounts its development in conversation with AM Director and CEO Kim McKay.

    Written by Abram Powell / Category At The Museum / Published 25 October 2018
    technology Lunchtime Conversation Series events map Lunchtime lecture podcast
  • A small school of raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula)
    AMRI

    Ice Ages and Butterflyfish

    Ice ages impacted terrestrial flora and fauna, but may have also had a dramatic effect on fish by lowering sea levels and reducing habitats.

    Written by Joseph DiBattista / Category AMRI / Published 24 October 2018
  • George Miller Lunchtime Lecture
    At The Museum

    Podcast – Lunchtime Lecture Series: George Miller's enquiring spirit

    Australian film legend George Miller shares extraordinary insights into his life and work in this conversation with AM Director and CEO Kim McKay.

    Written by Alice Gage / Category At The Museum / Published 23 October 2018
    audio Lunchtime Conversation Series podcast
  • Whales | Tohorā launch day
    At The Museum

    In pictures: The opening of Whales | Tohorā

    Aboriginal and Maori Elders, community and staff came together to bless the exhibition and celebrate these majestic creatures.

    Category At The Museum / Published 22 October 2018
  • Kim McKay In Conversation with Tracey Holmes

    Podcast – Lunchtime Conversation Series: Kim McKay

    Australian Museum Director and CEO Kim McKay AO has led the transformation of the nation’s first museum into one of the world's pre-eminent natural history and cultural institutions. Hear her in conversation and Q&A with Tracey Holmes

    Written by Abram Powell / Published 18 October 2018
    blog director Lunchtime Conversation Series women Kim McKay Lunchtime lecture podcast
  • Hyles livornicoides specimens in the Australian Museum’s collection
    AMRI

    Insects at the centre of our world

    Aussie Entomologists converged on Alice Springs last month to share their research and learn more about just how important insects are...

    Written by Dr Tim Lee / Category AMRI / Published 05 October 2018
  • Layne Beachley Lunchtime Lecture
    At The Museum

    Podcast – Lunchtime Lecture Series: What makes Layne Beachley tick?

    The inspiring Layne Beachley, seven-times world surfing champion, recorded live in conversation with AM Director Kim McKay.

    Written by Alice Gage / Category At The Museum / Published 03 October 2018
    audio Lunchtime Conversation Series podcast
  • Smalltooth Cookiecutter Shark, Isistius brasiliensis
    AMRI

    The Last Supper

    AMRI staff use DNA to uncover some of the mystery surrounding the diet and behaviour of the Smalltooth Cookiecutter Shark.

    Written by Amanda Hay, Andrew King, Sally Reader / Category AMRI / Published 03 October 2018
  • Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year judge Stanley Breedon
    At The Museum

    Interview: Competition judges on the role of nature photography and how you can win next year

    A chat with Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2018 judges Stanley Breeden and David Evans.

    Written by Alice Gage / Category At The Museum / Published 02 October 2018
    AGNPY
  • Trio of notable mineral museum, long-term acquaintances, caught between talks at IMA meeting, Convention Centre, Melbourne
    AMRI

    Ruby diversity, Asia to Australia

    Study by the AM compared genesis of rubies from two continents at first International Mineralogical Association meeting held in Australia

    Written by Lin Sutherland / Category AMRI / Published 02 October 2018

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