Author of the new J.B. book speaks at Academy March 3
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New Discoveries Flow From Museum Collections
Beyond the Academy’s dioramas and dinosaurs lie its vast scientific collections. Rows of gleaming metal cabinets hold millions of shells,[…]
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Year of Unearthing New Species
Academy scientists helped enter dozens of new species into the record in 2019
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Chuck Cruit: Solving Riddles in Ornithology
Volunteering is a highlight of Chuck Cruit’s retirement
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Recycling 101
What does it mean to have clean recycling?
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Inspiring Care for Environment
New initiative shows everyday choices affect the environment
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2019 Gift Guide
Unique gifts for science and sloth lovers
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Why Support the Academy?
Meet scientists researching how ecosystems respond to our changing environment
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Gecko Collection: A Vital Resource
Climate change may have allowed geckos to spread north
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Kids Activity: Water!
Make your own ocean, observe the water cycle in action and explore how water sticks together
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Teaming Up With United By Blue for the Delaware River
New community partnership is aimed at removing 25,000 pounds of trash from the Delaware River in the Philadelphia area
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Protecting America’s Food Supply
Shell collection is a vital resource for federal government
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Why Give on Giving Tuesday?
Meet scientists researching how ecosystems respond to our changing environment
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Cyber Monday Deal
Heads up for a great membership offer
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Minds in the Wild
How children learn
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Field Journals: Past and Present
Documents created by scientists in the field fill the Academy Archive
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Looking Out for Pets and Kids
His game won the Silverman Award
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Algae Crew in the Field
Why does algae sampling (and the timing of it) matter?
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Reeling in Frankenfish
On the trail of the invasive northern snakehead
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Members’ Night 2019
Our favorite photos from the most exciting night of the year
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Mystery of Missing Artwork Leads to Russia
On the trail of William Bartram’s paintings in St. Petersburg
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Dinosaurs and Climate Change
Q&A with paleontologist Ted Daeschler
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Mussel Survey
Scientists searched for mussels in the Schuylkill River, upstream from Boathouse Row
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Best of the BEES
New exhibit explores field work through photography
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Academy Joins Climate March
We showed Science Matters
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Special Screening Sept. 25: Anthropocene
Documentary coincides with U.N. climate summit
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A Real Shocking Discovery
Academy scientist involved in new electric eel species
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Fossils Arrive in Philly
Five tons of Jurassic fossils will be prepared at the Academy this year
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Four Ways to Cut Your Carbon
Does not involve a transatlantic sailboat
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Reading List: Taking Care of the Environment
Must-reads for green living
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How Does a Rainforest Catch Fire?
Scientists break down Brazil’s fires
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Brazil Fires Impact Philadelphia and the World
Opinion, For the Inquirer
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Stewards of a Stream
Assessing water quality and stream health
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Are We Really Protecting Rivers, Streams From Pollution?
Hard to say, and that’s a problem
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Long-time partnership with Lacawac Sanctuary celebrated
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A Relic of Botany History
A new acquisition for our Library
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Time Outdoors: It’s Healthy
Easy tips for fun in nature
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A Fish by Another Name
New discoveries lead to new name
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Bugs of Bug Fest
Just who will you meet at Bug Fest?
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Exploring the World of Bugs
A bug adventure with your family
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Move Over Spider-Man
The Academy has the real thing
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Patriotic Employer Award
Award is for supporting employee participation in America’s National Guard and Reserve Force
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Keeping Tabs on the Environment
Hot field season in full swing
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Once Upon a Commute
Spinosaurus’ epic journey to the Academy
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The Great Unveiling
Amazonian Birds Added to Academy Collection
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Academy hosts Phila Environmental Film Fest
Celebrating new partnership
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Peter Austen Closes Term as ANS Chair
Accomplishments include hiring of Scott Cooper, strategic plan
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Make Way: Moving Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs Around the World opens June 30.
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New Shipworm Eats Stone
Academy scientist among discoverers of the species.
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June’s Door 19: What You Missed
See pictures and highlights from the event
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Where Does Your Drinking Water Come From?
Know our watershed.
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Totally Turtles
What will happen when you come out of your shell?
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Whelks at the Shore
Search for whelk shells and egg cases at the shore this summer.
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Door 19: Traditional Medicinals (Sneak Peek)
A legal look at the interplay of plants and people.
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Access to Science
A sensory-friendly event
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Challenge From New Board Chair
David E. Griffith seeks for us to be a force for nature.
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Spring Bird Migration – Find Five Colorful Birds Arriving in Philadelphia Now
A look at five colorful birds arriving in Philadelphia this spring.
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A Parent’s Review of Mythic Creatures
She recounts her experience with her daughter.
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Truth or Legend?
The myths behind the real Academy specimens
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What are five things you can do to help the environment in under 10 minutes?
Reduce plastics, recycle correctly and more
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Protecting Bioko’s Biodiversity, Part 2
Researchers want to know what’s happening to water quality.
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