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Dr. Aola Richards: Insect Pioneer's Legacy

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Dr. Aola Richards, the wētā woman, revolutionized insect science, describing twenty new species and researching ladybird beetles, glow worms, and velvet worms. Her $12.6M donation to the University of Sydney established the Aola Richards Sydney Insect Hub, funding early and mid-career researchers in biodiversity and sustainability.

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