One Drexel student’s investigation into an older collection helps shed some light on scientific specimens from South America.
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Category: Paleontology
Rediscovering the Hidden Beauty of the Invertebrate Paleontology Collection
With rare and captivating specimens, the world-class collection is the oldest of its kind in the United States, headed by Curator and Prof Jocelyn Sessa, PhD.
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From Fin to Limb to Art: A Love for Paleo Illustration Brings Tiktaalik to Life
The natural world of fishes and salamanders inspires an Academy artist’s scientific creativity.
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Celebrating Latin and Hispanic Heritage in the Sciences at the Academy
In English, Spanish and Portuguese, Academy scientists open up about their careers, cultures and creating diverse opportunities for excellence in research.
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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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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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Academy Scientists Make Important Discoveries
Knowing our biodiversity is the first step to conservation
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The Big Dig this Summer at Bighorn Basin
A joint field study between the Academy and Elevation Science Institute promises to be an amazing experience for all naturalists and nature lovers, and you can join in, too.
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Now That’s Funky! Recent Fossil Discovery Honors Academy Scientist
Once-in-a-lifetime fossil finding at the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona honors the mentorship of Academy’s beloved scientist, Ned Gilmore
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New Species of Ancient Fish Discovered Along PA Roadside
Important discovery of great scientific interest
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