Brenda Vong, a recent BEES student, gets outside and learns about the importance of water and our local macroinvertebrates
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Q+A: Lights, Camera…Ants!
Sean O’ Donnell, PhD, a professor of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science in Drexel University’s College of Arts and Sciences, believes putting insects on camera can help society see the integral role they play in the preservation of our natural world – and ultimately humankind.
Read moreEmpowering the Future with Plastic-free Philly Champions
Ale Gonzales, a BEES student, has a real drive to make environmental science truly accessible for students in Philly.
Read moreTake a Look Under the Canopy
A new exhibition showcases immersive animal habitat displays with live animals, including a two-toed sloth, along with life-size, climbable animal sculptures and other interactive and dynamic features designed for all ages.
Read moreSimple Ways to Support Spring Bird Migration
Plants, feeders, birdhouses and even a few small alterations in our daily habits can go a long way in supporting the livelihood and diversity of avian species.
Read moreFall Garden Guide
Whether you live in the city, suburbs or out in the woods, you can help local biodiversity flourish with a few of these simple autumn garden tips.
Read moreThe 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
Read moreStudying New Hawk Communities Through Genetics and Collections
Therese Catanach, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher in Ornithology who primarily studies hawks and their parasitic lice tells us about using genetics to understand birds of prey
Read moreOne Tiny Mollusk, One Big Discovery
Tobias Tagliaferro, a recent Drexel co-op in the Academy’s Malacology Department, discusses a very small bivalve, freshly discovered and scientifically named, that has a monumental impact
Read moreHighlighting Biodiversity: Freshwater Fishes in Equatorial Guinea
As the Academy celebrates biodiversity — the remarkable, beautiful tapestry of life on Earth — this year, we are delving into some of the fascinating locations our scientists have visited in the region and across the globe to study and help protect our planet’s phenomenally diverse and incredible species.
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