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How have we changed since our species first appeared

WEBMost of this decrease occurred in the last 6,000 years. In part, this is related to a decrease in body size that also occurred during this period, however, other factors are probably …

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Patient Zero: stories of disease outbreaks

WEBWhoOlivia Willis, Host, Patient Zero;and Joel Werner, Executive Producer, Patient Zero. WhatPatient Zerotells stories of disease outbreaks: where they begin, why they happen …

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How do we know an individual’s age at death

WEBMuch of the information about an individual’s age is gathered by looking at the types of teeth visible above the jaw surface (gum line). Additional information comes from …

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Homo sapiens – modern humans

WEBThe term ‘archaic’ Homo sapiens has sometimes been used for African fossils dated between 300,000 and 150,000 years of age that are difficult to classify due to a mixture …

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Connecting women in the health and medical research sector

WEBWho Dr Melina Georgousakis, founder of Franklin Women. What Dr Melina Georgousakis is committed to developing the next generation of Australia’s researchers …

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Heathland habitat

WEBHeathlands form in areas where soil and wind conditions prevent the growth of tall trees. This habitat is found mostly near windswept, salt-sprayed coastal areas; on clay soils, …

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Impacts of Climate Change

WEBAustralia is experiencing higher temperatures, more extreme droughts, fire seasons, floods and more extreme weather due to climate change. Rising sea levels add to the intensity …

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The Stolen Generation

WEBThere were a number of government policies and legislation that allowed for the removal of Aboriginal children. One of the earliest pieces of legislation in relation to …

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Woollarawarre Bennelong

WEBWoollarawarre Bennelong was the first Aboriginal man to visit Europe and return. He was born on the south shore of the Parramatta River around 1764. In late November 1789, …

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Australian Museum

WEBExclusive to the Australian Museum in Sydney: more than 3,000 years in the making, discover over 180 ancient Egyptian treasures. Special exhibition. Book now. Opening …

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Collection

WEB27/07/23. The Australian Museum has one of the world’s most-significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collections, with artworks, technologies and cultural material …

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Why oceans need sharks

WEBWhy oceans need sharks. Apex predators such as big sharks play a crucial role in keeping the ocean’s delicate ecosystem in balance. Intense overfishing has not only had …

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What is an ecosystem

WEBThe term `eco' refers to a part of the world and `system' refers to the co-ordinating units. An ecosystem is a community of organisms and their physical environment interacting …

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How were ancient Egyptians mummified

WEBDetails include the gender, age and health of a person, how they were mummified and whether objects were included beneath the wrapping. Also, if soft tissue can be …

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Why is water important

WEBPolluted water is a health hazard. Access to clean water is important for health. Many people around the world do not have access to clean water supplies. Although water is a …

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What is biodiversity

WEBSpecies diversity is the variety of species within a habitat or a region. Some habitats, such as rainforests and coral reefs, have many species. Others, such as salt flats or a …

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Insect bites and stings

WEBBed bugs. Two species of bed bug occur in Australia, Cimex lectularis and Cimex hemipterus. Bed bugs are relatively small insects, about 5 mm in size. The body is …

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