South Australian Museum Media Releases
Read the latest media releases from the South Australian Museum. For access to older releases, contact the Marketing Team.
'Shrinking Heads' of Snakes
19 March 2013
Scientists from the University of Adelaide and South Australian Museum have uncovered how some sea snakes have developed 'shrunken heads'.
This process can lead to speciation - one species splitting into two. Their research is published today in the journal Molecular Ecology.
Scientists Discover Reasons Behind Snakes' 'Shrinking Heads'
The Story of Scientific Illustration
The evolution of scientific imagery has been a long and fascinating journey. See early hand-crafted artistic works to modern microscopy photography in this exhibition from Museum Victoria.
The exhibition opens at the South Australian Museum from 30 March to 19 May 2013. Entry is free.
The Art of Science: Remarkable Natural History Illustrations from Museum Victoria
2012 Waterhouse Celebrates Three New Records
The 10th anniversary of the Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize™ has done exceptionally well with record entries, record visitation and milestone achievements announced at the close of the 2012 exhibition at the South Australian Museum.
Winning and highly commended artworks will tour to the National Archives of Australia in Canberra.
- Scientists Uncover Hotbed of Marine Life in New Caledonia's Reefs
- Scotts Win Peoples' Vote in Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize
- Aboriginal Artwork Wins Waterhouse for First Time
- Finalists Announced in Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize
- A Different Time: The Expedition Photographs of Herbert Basedow 1903-1928
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