In the coming years, Philadelphia gardeners may try out some new plants and retire old favorites after an updated government map was released this fall.
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Evolution is the Story of All of Us
But what exactly does it mean? Research Associate Jason Downs, PhD, explains.
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New Exhibit Gets Up Close and Personal with the Real Tiktaalik
Life Onto Land: The Devonian centers around the Academy’s internationally celebrated paleontological research and the incredible discovery of Tiktaalik roseae.
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What Exactly Are the Archives and Why Are They Important?
The Academy celebrates Archives Month by delving in the wondrous world of accessible history
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Finding Latin American Inspirations in the Library & Archives
Drexel student and co-op Nathan Nazario details his research into the scientific fascinations of Latin America
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Studying Geology and Water Chemistry in the Delaware River Basin
Recent BEES grad Kayla Aughenbaugh discusses her research into local geology and human impacts
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Malacology Collection Supports Scientific Discoveries in Unexpected Places
A new book will be a major mollusk resource for biologists and conservationists studying the 45th state
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Create Your Own Pressed Botanical Specimen
An easy step-by-step guide on pressing and preserving your plants and flowers
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Science Is for Everyone: Grant Support Helps Share a Love of Birds
BEES PhD student Emily Griffith has been awarded over $10,000 in grant funding this year alone to further her ornithological research.
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The Unexpected Diversity of Philadelphia’s Bees
Academy co-op and BEES student Liz Otruba surveyed the bee population at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum to see how many species were really there
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