Blog archive: Science
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Rare books come up for air
When we talk about objects we don't just mean dinosaur skeletons, taxidermied animals or gemstones...
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Whale Shark in Botany Bay - April 2011
A friend just called me to say that she had heard that a Whale Shark was swimming in Botany Bay. "No way" was my initial reaction. Apparently members of the Abyss Scuba Diving encountered the fish this morning and have posted images on their Facebook account.
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Fin forensics and the fish collection
The Australian Museum's Dr Rebecca Johnson appeared in the Catalyst Fin Forensics story on 7 April 2011. The show focused on the the practice of shark finning and highlighted how the museum's Genetics Unit were instrumental in a successful legal prosecution. The Australian Museum's 'fishos
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My little interview with Tim Flannery
Professor Tim Flannery is an amazing man and has done amazing things. He is a scientist, explorer, and author and as I found out when I met him he has got a great sense of humour. Professor Flannery is someone I admire and look up to so to meet him was really special. I just wish I could spe
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Solar power switched on
The Station's new solar power system was switched on at 3.00 pm on Thursday 24th February 2011. It was designed to reduce by about 50% the amount of diesel used for generating electricity and hence reduce carbon emissions by that proportion. In its first month of operatio
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An eel called Ellie
Thank you to Gavin Gatenby for putting together this impressive movie about 'Ellie' the Longfinned Eel
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Tim Flannery is in the house on Thursday night!
Tim Flannery is someone I truly admire. I know those who were able to get tickets for his talk this week will be very inspired. I wish I could be there!
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One small step
Friday the 11th of February 2011 was a big day for me but the environment is the big winner. This was the official ceremony to announce that St Mary’s Star of the Sea College was banning the single use plastic bottle.
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Southerly Sargassum Anglerfish
The 'official'* southern limit to the distribution of the Sargassum Anglerfish, Histrio histrio is Burrill Lake, New South Wakes (35.37°S).
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Earthquakes and tsunamis
What causes earthquakes and why do tsunamis often follow a large earthquake?
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10,000 teenagers wanted!
I received this invitation and thought I would share it with you. All the details are below and I look forward to seeing you there!
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Uhi ta moko: Art and practice of Maori tattooing
As the art and practice of ta moko developed in Aotearoa - New Zealand, Maori pioneered the use of smaller, narrower uhi without teeth that cut grooves through the skin.
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Bring your Game
As part of the Sydney Festival 2011 the " Bring Your Game" forum was organized out at Campbelltown Arts Centre which featured some of Hip Hops top talents from Australia and Aotearoa - New Zealand to share in this worldwide phenomenon.
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Cyclone Yasi viewed from Lizard Island
The largest category 5 cyclone to hit the east Australian coast in living memory passed to the south of Lizard Island on the night of 2/3 February.
