Academy co-op and BEES student Liz Otruba surveyed the bee population at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum to see how many species were really there
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Through the Sands of Time: Giant Clams as Paleoclimate Timekeepers
Measuring stable isotopes in giant clam fossils can be one of the most accurate proxies for reconstructing past ocean conditions and in turn, reveal the changes caused by anthropogenic climate change
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Studying New Hawk Communities Through Genetics and Collections
Therese Catanach, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher in Ornithology who primarily studies hawks and their parasitic lice tells us about using genetics to understand birds of prey
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Exploring Skin’s Fascinating Roles for Organisms
Our newest exhibit opens at the Academy and delves into the wild, strange and complex functions of skin, hair, feathers, fur, scales and more
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One Tiny Mollusk, One Big Discovery
Tobias Tagliaferro, a recent Drexel co-op in the Academy’s Malacology Department, discusses a very small bivalve, freshly discovered and scientifically named, that has a monumental impact
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New Tumbler Leaves Bird Specimens Hide and Dry
Engineering students from Middle Bucks Institute of Technology have successfully designed and developed a foldable hide tumbler in partnership with Academy scientists
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From Coastal Ecosystems to Cultural Exchanges, a Fulbright in Fiji this Fall
Curatorial Assistant Daouda Njie, a recent graduate of Drexel’s Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science was awarded a Fulbright study research grant to Fiji
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Highlighting Biodiversity: Freshwater Fishes in Equatorial Guinea
As the Academy celebrates biodiversity — the remarkable, beautiful tapestry of life on Earth — this year, we are delving into some of the fascinating locations our scientists have visited in the region and across the globe to study and help protect our planet’s phenomenally diverse and incredible species.
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Summer Garden Guide
Whether you live in the city, suburbs or out in the woods, you can help local biodiversity flourish with a few of these simple summer garden tips.
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New Exhibit Looks Into Drawing as a Way of Knowing Birds
Illuminating Birds welcomes visitors to celebrate and feel inspired by ornithological illustrations
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