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Academy of Natural Sciences
OCTOBER 20, 2021
After Drexel and the Academy of Natural Sciences signed an historic affiliation on Oct. Now, entering a new decade into the partnership, the Academy is equipped to help professional and citizen scientists better understand, appreciate and support the natural world — and the timing is more important than ever.
Academy of Natural Sciences
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Programs like Lights Out Philly are a win-win, because they both protect vulnerable migratory birds, and save building owners money on otherwise wasted electricity. All migratory bird images were provided by Visual Resources for Ornithology (VIREO) , the worldwide bird photograph collection of the Academy of Natural Sciences.
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Academy of Natural Sciences
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Start by shopping fresh —think local fruits, vegetables and grains— and avoiding pre-packaged, plastic-wrapped foods and drinks whenever possible; these items create a lot of waste and often include unnecessary preservatives. A real or farm-raised cut tree actually supports sustainable forest management and helps combat climate change.
Academy of Natural Sciences
AUGUST 28, 2022
From their respective disciplines, they’re converting industrial food waste into plastic, building electric vehicle batteries with domestic materials and helping vulnerable citizens adapt to extreme weather, to name a few. One student, Lauren Jackson, says that the class inspired her to pursue a career in environmental documentary filmmaking.
Academy of Natural Sciences
APRIL 20, 2021
Spraying to kill nymphs or adults is of little value, won’t have an effect, and they aren’t going to harm you – so it is a waste of time, energy and chemicals. It does appear as if cicada emergence is shifting earlier, as our climate warms, and the soil temperature warms earlier in the spring. Don’t do it. No, it is not on the author.
Academy of Natural Sciences
JUNE 2, 2022
Plastic waste is a main contributor to pollution that harms aquatic plant and animal species. Dams and channels disrupt the natural flows of rivers and discourage native species from thriving. Reduce plastic waste. Removing trash and waste has an immediate effect on the health of both the waterway and our own.
Academy of Natural Sciences
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Ramon Torres/ANS The Academy is working hard to collaborate with different communities and organizations across the city to spark change at any level — whether through supporting local gardens and nature education, tracking heat inequity in city neighborhoods or collecting plastic waste from our nearby waterways.
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