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A Goblin Shark, that's what; and the Australian Museum is delighted to have received a fine specimen in the last few days.

A new policy framework for the arts and cultural sector in NSW highlights some of the Museum’s key achievements and future plans.

We know why these gentlemen are digging in their three-piece suits, but their identity has been a moot point among archivists.

A new technique developed at the Australian Museum allows us to make better use of historical insect collections for DNA barcoding.

It's often tricky to tell whether a frog is male or female, but these tips should help.

Maybe my title is over the top, but identifying some pretty blue beetles proved quite a challenge.

A small but important change in Chinese law would help end the trade in Ivory.

Goodbye Sydney University - Gamelan orchestra finds a new home.

Seastars are beautiful and important animals. The Australian Museum collection is being used to help identify those of the Sydney region.

Among the most beautiful of all molluscs, what did we find in French Polynesia?

Can art animate children when children animate art? A new film from the Torres Strait shows it can.

A world record Lotoria armata — one of the rarest shells on earth.

Joining the 2015 commemorative Freedom Ride.

We're working on enabling everyone to identify the rich freshwater mollusc fauna of Australia.

Each 'Scientist For a Day' program has different themes, designed to show kids what it’s like to work in different areas of science.