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
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. Also consider giving a ticket to a super-fun family event or science summer camp happening after the holidays!
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Academy of Natural Sciences
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Are they yard waste, an annoying nuisance to be cleaned up or something quite different and much more important? . Leaves are full of nutrients, so when they fall and then decompose, they act like a natural fertilizer. Once they fall though, our opinions of these very same leaves may quickly change.
Academy of Natural Sciences
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Sewage, bloody animal remains, oil and coal, chemical waste and garbage all made its way regularly into the water of many rivers, creeks, lakes and streams. Waterways across the U.S. were unsanitary places before the Clean Water Act. Something had to be done about the state of our rivers and streams.
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. The Academy of Natural Sciences’ Entomology Collection has cicada specimens from throughout the world and representing at least 150 species. Don’t do it.
Academy of Natural Sciences
MARCH 3, 2022
Dog waste is considered pollution. Despite the commonly held beliefs that it’s natural or will provide nutrients back to Earth, this is actually not the case. Bag up your pup’s waste and throw it away. Or consider whether a commercial composting or waste facility near you will accept it. .
Academy of Natural Sciences
JUNE 15, 2022
So, we reached out to Dane Ward, PhD, assistant teaching professor in Drexel’s Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science (BEES) department who specializes in urban wildlife ecology, to learn more. . The Academy wanted to know these answers, too. Are these wild canine populations rising, and if so, why?
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