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Flying high on Bitcoin
Whether the value of Bitcoin cryptocurrency rises or falls, its legacy will now live on forever in the form of a newly discovered fly from Papua New Guinea named Chrysosoma bitcoin.
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Our impact, writ large
View the epic imagery of revered Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky, which bears silent witness to the true cost of the creature comforts we take for granted in first world nations.
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Citizen scientists huge help in creating Australian Frog Atlas: reveals true distributions of our frogs
The most detailed maps of Australia’s frogs have now been produced and are open access for frog research and conservation.
Science & Environment
Lord Howe Island’s ‘magnificent’ snail, thought to be extinct, seen for first time in 20 years
As one of the last people to see a magnificent helicarionid land snail (Gudeoconcha sophiae magnifica) alive 20 years ago, the Australian Museum’s Dr Isabel Hyman feared the species was extinct. But on her latest expedition to the remote island, one was found among the rocks of Mt Gower summit.
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New genetic data reveals five distinct koala groups
The most comprehensive genetic assessment of Australia’s koala populations has revealed population clusters are hindering the genetic diversity needed for the species to survive.
Science & Environment
The weird worms of Australia’s abyss
Scientists have named over 50 new species of marine worm from the eastern Australian abyss.
Why museums are a keystone in fighting future pandemics: Kristofer Helgen
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Bored at home? Trawl through Australia’s natural history collections from your couch
Stay at home to prevent the spread of Covid-19, but also avoid boredom by diving into Australia’s vast natural history collections.
Science & Environment
Miranda Massie on the need for climate change museums
Miranda Massie is the Director of the Climate Museum in New York City and this week she visited the Australian Museum, giving her thoughts on the climate-change crisis, the role of museums and the work being done at the Museum.
Wildlife
The future of Australian frogs
Two new research tools are supporting a groundswell of public interest that could make a difference to the future of Australian frogs, which are facing tough times.