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How DNA Sampling is helping the Aviation Industry
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/wildlife-strikes-and-dna-sampling-a-how-to-guide-for-the-aviation-industry/

Wildlife strikes (aka birdstrikes and airstrikes) are common at airports all over the world. Our new video is helping to manage the risk.

Published 16 September 2014

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Wildlife Forensic Science and DNA
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-wildlife-forensics-dna/

DNA-based forensic science is at the forefront of solving wildlife crimes and is currently undergoing a transformation.

Published 06 May 2014

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Global collaboration delivers new test to improve forensic identification of rhino horn
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/global-collaboration-delivers-new-test-to-improve-forensic-identification-of-rhino-horn/

The Australian Museum's Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics (ACWG) has collaborated globally to develop an identification test for seized rhino horn.

Published 18 October 2017

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COVID-19 and zoonotic diseases
https://australian.museum/learn/science/covid-19-zoonotic-diseases/

By understanding and protecting the natural world, we also have the potential to protect ourselves against possible pandemics.

Published 15 July 2020

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DNA barcoding
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/dna-barcoding-modules/

These eight DNA barcoding modules consist of videos, 3D animations and worksheets about the application of technology in the lab, including the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing.

Published 19 August 2021

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The nose knows
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-nose-knows/

Could the odour emitted from a sample of a rhinoceros horn be enough to identify the species that it came from?

Published 30 June 2016

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Law and the illegal wildlife trade in China
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-law-and-the-illegal-wildlife-trade-in-china/

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

Published 23 February 2015

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New book seeks paradigm shift in wildlife management
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/new-book-seeks-paradigm-shift-in-wildlife-management/

One of the greatest challenges currently facing wild animal and plant populations is tackled in a new book.

Published 01 September 2017

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Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, <i>Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru</i> and add-on VR experience.

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Future Now

Step into <i>Future Now</i>, an Australian Museum exhibition about sustainability and be inspired by practical and innovative ways to build a more sustainable future.

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent education space
10am - 4.30pm

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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