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What is eDNA and Why is it Important?

April 1, 2025 Academy Editor Biodiversity, Environmental Science, Patrick Center, Sustainability

Environmental DNA analysis is a novel key tool that enables critical insights into aquatic biodiversity.

Historic Hair Collection

October 31, 2018 Mackenzie Fitchett Education, Featured, People

Presidents’ locks are the mane attraction.

Part 5: Birds, BEES, and Bloodsuckers

September 14, 2015 Gelsey Torres Education, Environmental Science, Featured, Ornithology, People

What do scientists do when they go out in the field?

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A force for nature since 1812. Home to over 19 million scientific specimens, cutting-edge research & exhibits that inspire care for our natural world.

What is taxonomy and why is it so important? 🧐⁠
By classifying and naming species, scientists can track biodiversity, understand ecosystems and even uncover new discoveries from specimens collected decades before. Read our latest blog post to learn more about recent research that examined fish collected by Henry Weed Fowler in the Academy's Ichthyology collection. Tap the link in our bio to read on!

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