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Dr Jilda Andrews is reimagining the future of museums
When Dr Jilda Andrews first stepped into a museum collection storeroom 26 years ago, little did she know the secrets the objects nestled within would whisper.
As beacons of human legacy, modern museums aspire to become vivid reflections of the real world. However, in Australia, after decades of efforts to right historical wrongs, museums still struggle to paint a clear picture of the past and the origins of many of the artefacts they contain.
As a passionate advocate for First Nations history and culture on the global stage, Andrews —once the curious observer in the museum storeroom— is now leading the charge for change.
Bigger is better: male proboscis monkeys’ enhanced noses evolved to attract mates
When it comes to the animal kingdom, bigger is better. Well, at least for proboscis monkeys, famously known for their long, large and droopy noses.
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have provided a world-first explanation for why male proboscis monkeys have larger and “enhanced” nasal structures.
The researchers examined the bony nasal cavity inside the skulls of proboscis monkeys and found their large noses are more than just an eye sore and in fact offer several major benefits, especially when it comes to attracting potential female partners.
ANU desalination breakthrough to bolster global water security as planet warms
A simpler and more cost-efficient method for removing salt from seawater using heat, developed by scientists from The Australian National University (ANU), could address unprecedented global water shortages.
By 2025, 1.8 billion people will likely face what the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) calls “absolute water scarcity.”
To help combat the water crisis, ANU researchers have developed the world’s first thermal desalination method, where water remains in the liquid phase throughout the entire process.
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