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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Year of Unearthing New Species
Academy scientists helped enter dozens of new species into the record in 2019
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Recycling 101
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2019 Gift Guide
Unique gifts for science and sloth lovers
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Meet scientists researching how ecosystems respond to our changing environment
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Gecko Collection: A Vital Resource
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Kids Activity: Water!
Make your own ocean, observe the water cycle in action and explore how water sticks together
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Teaming Up With United By Blue for the Delaware River
New partnership aims to remove 25,000 pounds of trash
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