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The sometimes weird but mainly wonderful experiences of an intern in the Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics.

To help combat the illegal wildlife trade in China, I've travelled to Australia to learn new molecular techniques.

The volcanic future of Australia is revealed.

Feeling peckish? Here's the solution.

Exploring one of the most poorly-understood ecosystems reveals amazing new species that can teach us about life in their extreme environment

Most people have never watched a fish 'grow up' in the wild, but over a 5 month period Jayne Jenkins did just that.

A new fossil longhorn beetle provides a link between early Cretaceous and modern beetles.

The Australian Museum celebrated Indigenous history, culture and achievements at the NAIDOC in the City.

Professor Shellshear and his collection of stone-age artefacts.

Visual Grace in Faulty Body - How Original is the replica?

Learn more about our growing community of citizen scientists at the Australian Museum

DigiVol digitisers support the work undertaken by Malacology Collection staff and research scientists.

We complete the most comprehensive Jenolan Caves mineral study for over 100 years, and find some surprises.

The discovery of a new fish from Sydney harbour is pretty exciting. After waiting a decade, we can now report on its live colouration.

It all comes down to a passion for sea lions.