Latest from the AM Blog
Writing from the frontiers of science, culture and education, as well as all the latest news from the Museum.
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Museullaneous
5 top tips for a nature photography field trip
Grab your camera and pull on your boots as nature photographer Kirsten Woodforth gives her tips for a great family day out.
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AMRI
Crossing continents to collaborate on conserving critters
From Bangladesh to the USA to Australia, my passion for biodiversity conservation has taken me far!
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AMRI
Holy mitonuclear co-evolution Robin! Supergene explains local adaptation to divergent climates
Genomic research on the Eastern Yellow Robin reveals a mechanism for local climate adaptation in the absence of a geographical barrier.
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AMRI
Twelve hundred leagues under the seas
New worm species have been discovered thousands of metres below the ocean surface in the Australian eastern abyss
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At The Museum
Ancient featherwork: The creation of the Cook’s cape replica
The traditions of Pacific craftsmanship endure in the work of Hawaiian master Rick Makanaaloha Kia'imeaokekanaka San Nicolas.
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Museullaneous
Live at the AM podcast: HumanNature series – Catriona Sandilands
Professor of Environmental Studies at York University (Toronto) Catriona Sandilands explores the possibilities of a feminist botany.
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AMRI
A call for photos of blood suckers
DNA from mosquitos’ meals could give insight into endangered frog populations.
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Science
What is FrogID?
Discover more about the FrogID citizen science project and learn how you can get involved!
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AMRI
Birds flock to big urban parks
The size of a greenspace is the most important predictor of urban bird diversity.
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Museullaneous
Live at the AM podcast: HumanNature series – Oron Catts
World-renowned innovator at the intersection of science, nature and art, Oron Catts asks: what is life?
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At The Museum
baya-ngara: read/speak knowledge – Because of her, we can
This NAIDOC Week we celebrate the contributions of Joyce Clague, the first Aboriginal person to join the Australian Museum Trust.
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Science
World-first mapping of complete Koala genome brings hope for the icon's future
Australian Museum scientists are co-leading groundbreaking genomic research of one of Australia’s most iconic species – the koala.
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AMRI
Carboys and cinder cones
Filtering seawater and sediment to identify marine biodiversity in the Northern Mariana Islands
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AMRI
The latest on the frogs of Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
Experts highlight the unique frogs of the Australasia region and summarise the challenges facing their conservation.
