native plants
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Scientists Have Cracked the Waratah’s Genomic Sequencing, and It Could Save the Flowers from Disappearing
When the smoke cleared after the Black Summer bushfires of 2019-20, the bush surrounding the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah was charred. Among the casualties was a NSW waratah, Telopea speciosissima, that had recently become the first of its species to have its genome sequenced. We have published this genome in the journal Molecular…
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A Glimpse Into The Life Of Mid-Century Design Legend Ray Eames
Husband and wife Charles and Ray Eames collaborated as equal partners in a 50-year career that spanned the worlds of graphics, furniture, exhibitions, and architecture. A new exhibition highlights Ray’s contributions to one of the most famous design partnerships in history.