John Handyside (Jack) Barnes MBE (1922–1985) was a physician and toxinologist in Queensland, Australia. Born in Charleville he is known for his research on the box jellyfish. Amongst other things, he established that their toxin would not discharge on a synthetic surface and so wore pantyhose when collecting specimens, a practice now adopted by lifesavers at risk of jellyfish stings.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ Baker, Joe. "Barnes, John Handyside (Jack) (1922–1985)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISSN 1833-7538. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  2. ↑ "Pantyhose for the lifesavers". The Canberra Times. Vol. 47, no. 13, 317. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 28 December 1972. p. 2. Retrieved 21 March 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
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