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The book 'The Encyclopedia of STEM Words' resting on a bed of dark brown bark chips. The cover is dark blue and features a variety of cartoon-y graphics including a tree, the Earth, an atom, a cloud and a Bunsen burner.

An Encyclopedia of Great Ideas: Talking STEM with Jenny Jacoby

The world of science, technology, engineering and maths is full of exciting ideas you may not have come across before. In The Encyclopedia of STEM Words, author Jenny Jacoby shares 100 of her favourites.

Gary Backhouse kneels in a field of wildflowers, surrounded by multitudes of pink flowering orchids.

Fantastic Orchids and Where to Find Them

Step into the enchanting world of Australia's native orchids with Gary Backhouse, author of Guide to Native Orchids of Victoria.

A collage of five photos: a dog, a painting of a parrot, a whale, spinifex grass and a Tasmanian devil

From Viral Fossils to Whale Parties: Five science stories that we think you’ll love!

Felt like 2021 went by in a blur? Us too! Here is a selection of intriguing research published in our journals that you may have missed last year.

Lachlan smiling and sitting in grasslands, camera poised to photograph some small orchids.

Wild About Native Orchids: Q&A with Lachlan Copeland

Botanist, photographer and orchid enthusiast Dr Lachlan Copeland reveals the surprising diversity and extraordinary beauty of Australia’s native orchids.

Science That Will Blow Your Mind!

Consider yourself a science buff? We love science trivia, so we've created this fun quiz to test your knowledge!

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Plantastic! Discover fantastic Aussie plants with Cat Clowes and Rachel Gyan

Australia is an amazing place, with unique and wonderful fauna. But do you know much about Australian flora? Embark on a Plantastic! journey exploring 26 incredible Australian native species, in this picture book for kids.

Cover of The Invertebrate World of Australia's Subtropical Rainforests upon a background photograph of subtropical rainforest.

The Invertebrate World: Exploring Australia’s subtropical rainforests with Geoff Williams

Conservation Biologist Geoff Williams, author of The Invertebrate World of Australia's Subtropical Rainforests, discusses how he was inspired by the otherworldly beauty of subtropical rainforest and its inhabitants.

Discovery in the Tropics: Meet the new Editor-in-Chief of Australian Systematic Botany

In 2020 Professor Darren Crayn became the new Editor-in-Chief of Australian Systematic Botany. We recently spoke to him about his research and his hopes for the future of the journal as he begins his new role.

Dr Daniel Murphy standing in front of green grass with a superimposed image of the cover of Australian Systematic Botany next to him.

Reflections of an Editor-in-Chief: Q&A with Dr Daniel Murphy

To celebrate his time as Editor-in-Chief of Australian Systematic Botany, we spoke to Dr Daniel Murphy about his time working on the journal as he prepares to hand over the role.

A close-up photo of a variety of subtropical rainforest seeds

Unlocking the Secrets of Seeds

Have you ever wanted to grow your own rainforest trees? This long-awaited guide to rainforest propagation unlocks the secrets to growing 300 rainforest species.