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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Category: Malacology
Year of Unearthing New Species
Academy scientists helped enter dozens of new species into the record in 2019
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Protecting America’s Food Supply
Shell collection is a vital resource for federal government
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Brazil Fires Impact Philadelphia and the World
Opinion, For the Inquirer
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New Shipworm Eats Stone
Academy scientist among discoverers of the species.
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Whelks at the Shore
Search for whelk shells and egg cases at the shore this summer.
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007 Reasons to Attend Door 19: Clams Casino Royale
April 11 Door 19 offers open bar, great food, live jazz and sneak peeks at the real 007
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Toxic Chemicals in Our Water
Does the EPA’s plan do enough?
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The Freshwater Mussel Collection: Care and Conservation
Thick layers of soot coated some of the Academy’s 10 million freshwater mussel specimens
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Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids
Opens Feb. 16
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