My Science Comuncation

Me finding Phyllota grandiflora in the Sydney region.

As a scientist one of the most important things we can do is communicate what we do to everyone and anyone. Because if we do not we are unable to engage with others, which means all the important work we do will never be uncovered.
— James Clugston

ABC News

Botanist fights to save cycads, the 'dinosaur' plants threatened by land clearing and zealous collectors. Read the full article here


What the Flora?!

Prepare to be amazed by plants and the cutting-edge research that goes into saving them in our new science video series that’ll have you saying: What the Flora!?

Cycad relationship status: "It's complicated" 

What the Flora!? Q&A series, join host Vanessa Fuchs and explore the complicated and fascinating world of cycad sex. You'll get to see how a rare cycad is pollinated at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney with botanist Dr James Clugston and cycad specialist horticulturalist Scott Yates.

What the Flora!? Q&A: Adapting to Australia

In this episode of What the Flora!? we’re exploring how some of Australia’s unique flora has evolved to not just survive, but love a sunburnt country.