The collection officially crossed the phenomenal half-million mark. How did we get here?
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Cataloging a Shared Love of Natural History and Books
Fashion student Ellie Sear from Drexel’s Westphal College discusses her love of books, nature and a very exciting project to make L&A works more accessible
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Learn About Urban Birding: A Q&A with Christian Cooper
On June 1, the Academy will host Black Excellence in Birding: An Evening with Christian Cooper, the 3rd annual black-tie gala and fledgling sneaker ball in support of Black Birders Week with special guest Christian Cooper, renowned New York Times best-selling author and National Geographic host.
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Five Ways You Can Celebrate Earth Day – All Year Long
Celebrate Earth Day all year long with these tips.
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Are Solar Panels Right for You?
April is Earth Month, a time when many are considering how they can make changes to their homes and their lives to be more sustainable. Could solar panels be the answer?
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Washed Away: “Freedom Hill” Explores Flooding Caused by Environmental Racism
In her film “Freedom Hill,” Resita Cox is sharing the story of Princeville, and in doing so, she is sharing the story of all of the towns that were built in flood-prone areas.
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Studying Quality of Life with Aquatic Macroinvertebrates
Brenda Vong, a recent BEES student, gets outside and learns about the importance of water and our local macroinvertebrates
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Illustrating the Importance of Women in Science
In the Academy’s Library and Archives, there are many examples of the important contributions of women.
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A Case of Mistaken Identity in the World of Crane Flies
Curator Jon Gelhaus and BEES student Bryan Eichen set out to clarify who was really who among the spotted wing species in the genus Dicranomyia.
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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.
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