Merlin Crossley
@merlincrossley.bsky.social
Lecturer, researcher in CRISPR gene editing, epigenetics etc, and university administrator
Came across a plant with many 4 and 5 leaf clovers. Is this common? #4leafclovers #fourleafclovers #5leafclovers
September 14, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Came across a plant with many 4 and 5 leaf clovers. Is this common? #4leafclovers #fourleafclovers #5leafclovers
Like the leaves that fall from the trees, such are the generations of men
April 25, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Like the leaves that fall from the trees, such are the generations of men
The UNSW Bilby has dressed up for Easter
April 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The UNSW Bilby has dressed up for Easter
I’ve never noticed this before but it looks like I’ve been living near the house of the dragon
April 19, 2025 at 2:46 AM
I’ve never noticed this before but it looks like I’ve been living near the house of the dragon
“[If] it looks like a dire wolf and acts like a dire wolf, I'm going to call it a dire wolf,” Beth Shapiro, Colossal's chief science officer, told Wired. Oh no - I think my dog might be a Dire Wolf!
April 14, 2025 at 11:59 AM
“[If] it looks like a dire wolf and acts like a dire wolf, I'm going to call it a dire wolf,” Beth Shapiro, Colossal's chief science officer, told Wired. Oh no - I think my dog might be a Dire Wolf!
Across Australia the amount of black on the back of Magpies varies dramatically. In Sydney their backs are almost completely black.
March 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Across Australia the amount of black on the back of Magpies varies dramatically. In Sydney their backs are almost completely black.
Good to know that Tawny Frogmouths are still in the neighbourhood
March 1, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Good to know that Tawny Frogmouths are still in the neighbourhood
Urban fossils: elm and beech, Canberra
February 28, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Urban fossils: elm and beech, Canberra
Possums are great. Australia has such wonderful urban wildlife. You just have to be a little nocturnal to really appreciate it though!
February 25, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Possums are great. Australia has such wonderful urban wildlife. You just have to be a little nocturnal to really appreciate it though!
Birds are very comfortable on the UNSW campus. The ibis looks like it’s about to deliver a lecture!
February 8, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Birds are very comfortable on the UNSW campus. The ibis looks like it’s about to deliver a lecture!
Some people think that in the modern age art is dead. But behold, it’s thriving on the street of Inner West neighbourhoods in Sydney
January 12, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Some people think that in the modern age art is dead. But behold, it’s thriving on the street of Inner West neighbourhoods in Sydney
It’s amazing how much variation there is in frangipani flowers - in our neighbourhood in Sydney it’s considered the pinker the better
January 11, 2025 at 1:34 AM
It’s amazing how much variation there is in frangipani flowers - in our neighbourhood in Sydney it’s considered the pinker the better
The authorities have stepped in to support and prop up this tree - the only problem is I think it’s one of those weeping varieties so all efforts may be in vain
January 4, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The authorities have stepped in to support and prop up this tree - the only problem is I think it’s one of those weeping varieties so all efforts may be in vain
Street art in Parramatta
January 2, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Street art in Parramatta
This type of public clock is all you need - 6 hours and one hand, providing enough information for most occasions
January 1, 2025 at 2:32 AM
This type of public clock is all you need - 6 hours and one hand, providing enough information for most occasions
An Eastern Water Skink gingerly welcomes the New Year in Sydney
January 1, 2025 at 1:14 AM
An Eastern Water Skink gingerly welcomes the New Year in Sydney
Tis the time to be merry
December 29, 2024 at 10:39 AM
Tis the time to be merry
Xmas in Sydney
December 29, 2024 at 6:49 AM
Xmas in Sydney
Natural Christmas decorations in Sydney
December 27, 2024 at 1:48 AM
Natural Christmas decorations in Sydney
Christmas in Australia
December 26, 2024 at 5:20 AM
Christmas in Australia
Happy Xmas everyone
December 25, 2024 at 4:06 AM
Happy Xmas everyone
Thou shalt not pass - St Andrew’s Cross spider, celebrating Christmas in Sydney
December 23, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Thou shalt not pass - St Andrew’s Cross spider, celebrating Christmas in Sydney