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National Insect Collection virtual tour News

by David Shaw, 1 April 2021 | 1 comments

a screenshot of a youtube video: Australian National Insect Collection National Research Collections Australia with a picture of a Bristle fly Rutilia sp.

Australia has some of the coolest, cutest and strangest animals in the world. It’s not all kangaroos, crocodiles and cassowaries, though – our insects are amazing too!

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Bugs are back, but where have they been? News

by David Shaw, 26 September 2019 | 0 comments

Brown moth with segmented, furry body.

By Andrea Wild and Bryan Lessard Insect populations boom during warmer and wetter months. But have you ever wondered where they go during winter?

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Five reasons why insects are like Pokémon News

by David Shaw, 29 July 2016 | 0 comments

Three images - one of a caterpillar, one of a pupa and one of a butterfly.

If you’re a Pokémon fan, then you’re probably obsessed with collecting every species. But did you know that Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri got his inspiration from insects? Here are some reasons why entomology (the study of insects) is like playing Pokémon in real life.

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Bacteria spiked by black silicon News

by Pat, 13 December 2013 | 0 comments

Dragonfly.

Recently we explained how some microbes keep us healthy. Unfortunately, not all microorganisms are helpful, and some cause illness. Recent discoveries could help keep nasties at bay.

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