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Jane Ward Tost was a trailblazer in natural sciences – until history forgot her

An expert taxidermist, she was the first professional female employee at any Australian museum – and was paid as much as the men.

01.04.2026 30

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Jane Melville

Rare reptiles are moving up mountains as the world warms. They can’t keep doing it forever

Isolating the impacts of climate change is hard. But a new study shows how ancient fossils can help.

28.10.2025 10

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Jane Melville