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Adam Dimech

Plant Scientist in Melbourne, Australia

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Blog Posts



Book Review: Conspiracy Nation

Did some Australians go a bit nutty after the COVID-19 pandemic, or was there always a conspiratorial streak in Australia? Journalists Ariel Bogle and Cam Wilson explore this topic in a new book about Australian conspiracy theories.

— 24 September 2025 via The Grapevine.



Woodsies Gem Shop

There’s a popular metaphor about finding ‘gems’ in life, but Woodsies Gem Shop in Mildura really is a fun place to go.

— 5 August 2025 via The Grapevine.



Install fonts in Ubuntu

Fonts can be easily installed in Ubuntu 24 via the Font Manager package.

— 7 November 2025 via Coding Blog.

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Features

Story of Flowers

The Story of Flowers

How do plants know when to flower? Many people think it’s a matter of day length or the addition of fertiliser, but you’ll see that flowering is a far more sophisticated process.

Melbourne Neon

Melbourne Neon

Discover Melbourne’s rich neon heritage with pictures and videos of fifty of the city’s most important heritage neon signs including the Skipping Girl, Pelaco and Allen’s neons plus the Nylex Clock.

Melbourne Buildings

Melbourne Buildings

Discover some of Melbourne’s finest architecture - both old and new. This site contains detailed information on over 50 buildings, plus photos and maps.

Research

Research

A complete list of my scientific reseach publications.

Free Fonts

Free Fonts

I have developed some fonts, which are available free for personal use. (Donations gratefully accepted). These include the “Hazchem” chemical safety font and the “Plant Breeder’s webfont”.

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