In preparation for our 2006 Lab Retreat to Cape Tribulation in Far North Queensland, all team members produced, directed and starred in a video production that presented a brief summary of their current research projects. Below is a selection of some of these videos.

In a Gala night of celebration at the Cow Bay Hotel, in Cape Tribulation, the "Wilson Lab" Best Picture Academy Award was presented to Amanda Niehaus for her documentary exposing her research on the importance of environmental fluctuations on tadpole development. The People's Choice Award was presented to Kris Murray for his creative and linguistically challenged piece presenting his research on the role of chytrid fungus in natural populations of tree frogs. But, as you may soon discover, many of the other videos are little gems illustrating that scientists can be not only very creative but also somewhat odd too. Enjoy....

Amanda Niehaus - A Variable Life: predicting the growth and development of tadpoles in fluctuating environments  

Skye Cameron: Thermal biology of eastern water dragons in a sub-tropical environment

Robbie Wilson: Tragedy at Traveston Crossing: should we dam the Mary River?

Billy Van Uitregt: the interaction betwen temperature and UVb on the development and locomotor performance of tadpoles

Candice Bywater: Honest and dishonest signals of strength in slender crayfish

Gwen David- Spitting or Jumping for your food? Group foraging in Archer Fish