Journals

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In-Spidering Research: Dr Leanda Mason and the world-famous Trapdoor Spider

A year after her Pacific Conservation Biology article about the world’s oldest spider went viral, Leanda Mason shares why she thinks it resonated with the public and what it was like to work with the legendary 'Lady of Spiders', Barbara York Main.

World Oceans Day: marvels of marine science

Dive into the pages of our publications to learn about fascinating marine science, discover the weird and wonderful creatures from the deep, and understand some of the threats our oceans face.

Sequencing Eucalypt DNA: behind the scenes with Andrew Thornhill

We asked the lead author of an Australian Systematic Botany study to shed some light on the many years of work, people involved and challenges of sequencing the DNA of over 700 eucalypt species.

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Publons Partnership to Enhance Peer Review Experience

We’re excited to announce that we have partnered with Publons to recognise and reward our peer reviewers by supporting them to record, verify and display their contributions.

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70 Years of Australian Journal of Chemistry: a retrospective

To celebrate seven decades of publication, we reflect on the history of Australian Journal of Chemistry and share some of the most influential research from its pages.

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The Worth of Wetlands: understanding the monetary value of global wetlands

Global wetlands are worth the equivalent of over US$47 trillion dollars a year, according to a study published in the journal Marine and Freshwater Research.