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There Is a Fungus Among Us! Killer Fungi in the Flesh at the Academy

February 13, 2023 Brigette Brown Botany, Entomology

Specimens of a certain parasitic fungi found in our collections with those otherworldly growth traits that have long been the inspiration for science fiction

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The Art of Tidying Up in the Entomology Collections

February 10, 2023 Brigette Brown Entomology, People

Drexel BEES student talks about the real scientific power (and fun!) of an orderly insect collection

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New Exhibition Presents Insects Like You’ve Never Seen Them

November 14, 2022 Carolyn Belardo Entomology, Exhibit, Featured

Microsculpture: The Insect Portraits of Levon Biss opens Nov. 19

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Otteo Sound Project, Music to the Ears

September 28, 2022 Carolyn Belardo Entomology, Featured, Program

As told by a Drexel co-op

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Capturing the Crane Fly

August 24, 2022 Brigette Brown Entomology, Environmental Science, People

Drexel BEES student works to document and describe the amazing biodiversity of this truly interesting insect

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On the Wings of Research

August 4, 2022 Brigette Brown Entomology, Environmental Science, People

BEES alum and first author on a recently published Nature paper talks butterflies, data and student experiences

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Trapping Lanternflies with Innovation

July 12, 2022 Brigette Brown Entomology, People

A BEES student investigates a cutting-edge trapping method for the spotted lanternfly, while adding her own scientific touch.

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Helping a Still Life Come Alive

April 22, 2022 Carolyn Belardo Botany, Entomology, Featured, Malacology

For Earth Day, Academy experts illuminate famous PMA painting

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Join the Philadelphia City Nature Challenge

April 22, 2022 Carolyn Belardo Birding, Botany, Entomology, Environmental Science, Featured, Herpetology, Ichthyology, Malacology, Ornithology, Program

From April 29 to May 2 participate in friendly global competition

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New Species Named and Described

February 8, 2022 Carolyn Belardo Birding, Entomology, Evolution, Featured, Fossil, Ichthyology, Ornithology, Paleontology

Academy scientists add five to world’s species inventory

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Tell us, what are you growing in your garden this Tell us, what are you growing in your garden this summer? 🍆🥕🥒🍅⁠
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A little bit of gardening can go a long way in supporting the health of our planet. Whether you live in the city, suburbs or out in the woods, you can help local biodiversity flourish with a few simple summer garden tips - visit the link in bio for resources!
It's your last chance to see our Conversations Wit It's your last chance to see our Conversations With Birds exhibit before it closes on June 4. Stop by this weekend and discover the fascinating lives of local bird populations and the astounding migrators that fly through the region. ⁠
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Have you visited the Avian Art Studio in our new I Have you visited the Avian Art Studio in our new Illuminating Birds Exhibit? You can try your hand at drawing or writing about birds while surrounded by inspiring specimens, field notes, an extraordinary “commonplace book,” feathers and creative prompts developed by Drexel’s Writers Room and many others. Don't forget to share your art with us using the hashtag #AvianArtStudio. ⁠
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Next Saturday, June 3 join us for Flying Full Circ Next Saturday, June 3 join us for Flying Full Circle Family Fun day in celebration of #BlackBirdersWeek! ⁠
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🦢 Neighborhood Birding with Women in Natural Sciences (WINS) @wins_ans⁠
🦢 Bird Walks on the Ben Franklin Parkway⁠
🦢 Showing of the film "The Falconer"⁠
🦢 Museum Bird Scavenger Hunts⁠
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Experience rarely seen art and books from the Acad Experience rarely seen art and books from the Academy’s Library and Archives, see beautiful avian specimens and get your own sketch book to practice drawing and writing about birds. Plan your visit at ansp.org! 
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The countdown is on - only five days until our Bla The countdown is on - only five days until our Black Excellence in Birding event! ⁠
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Meet some of the country’s most well-known Black birders, go behind the scenes of the Academy to interact with our world-class Ornithology Collection, join the panel discussion on Black women in birding and meet local poets and artists as they share their expressions throughout the night. ⁠
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HOT OFF THE PRESSES! Meet Eusthenodon leganihanne, HOT OFF THE PRESSES! Meet Eusthenodon leganihanne, a new species of Devonian age (419-359 Ma) lobe-finned fish named this week by the Academy of Natural Sciences paleontologists. ⁠
Eusthenodon means strong tooth, and its name leganihanne is in reference to the Lenni Lenape word for Lycoming Creek, PA near where it was found. The new species is represented by isolated or partially cranial bones, limb bones, and body scales from several individuals. ⁠
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Part gallery and part studio, Illuminating Birds c Part gallery and part studio, Illuminating Birds celebrates the enduring appeal of drawing and writing about birds. Visit the link in bio to get tickets to our newest exhibit! 
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