Amy-Marie Gilpin – The Conversation

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May 14, 2026

We proved these ‘forever chemicals’ can last longer than three decades

Ian A. Wright, Western Sydney University; Amy-Marie Gilpin, Western Sydney University, and Katherine Warwick, Western Sydney University

Cancer-linked chemicals can remain hidden in drinking water supplies for decades.

A native Leioproctus bee on Calectasia narragara. Kit Prendergast/@bee.babette_performer

January 14, 2026

Graham H. Pyke, Macquarie University; Amy-Marie Gilpin, Western Sydney University, and Kit Prendergast, University of Southern Queensland; Curtin University

If the governments of Australia can invest millions into the honeybee industry, they surely have the resources to support native pollinators.

As abelhas australianas “ursinho de pelúcia” são bonitinhas e fofinhas, mas dê uma olhada nesse ferrão enorme (sem farpas)! James Dorey Photography

April 25, 2024

James B. Dorey, University of Wollongong; Amy-Marie Gilpin, Western Sydney University, and Rosalyn Gloag, University of Sydney

Quase todas (99,96%) das espécies de abelhas não morrem após a picada. Então, por que todo mundo acha que elas morrem?

Australian teddy bear bees are cute and fluffy, but get a look at that massive (unbarbed) stinger! James Dorey Photography

April 24, 2024

James B. Dorey, University of Wollongong; Amy-Marie Gilpin, Western Sydney University, and Rosalyn Gloag, University of Sydney

99.96% of bee species do not die after stinging. So why does everyone think they do?

James Dorey Photography

February 26, 2024

James B. Dorey, University of Wollongong; Amy-Marie Gilpin, Western Sydney University, and Olivia Davies, Flinders University

By lifting their gaze to the treetops rather than poking around on the ground, researchers discovered eight new species of masked bees.

James Dorey

July 25, 2023

Amy-Marie Gilpin, Western Sydney University; James B. Dorey, Flinders University; Katja Hogendoorn, University of Adelaide, and Kit Prendergast, Curtin University

Feral honeybees have become a major problem in Australia. It’s time to develop effective and practical control measures.