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Is Philly Being Snubbed Again?

Academy of Natural Sciences

The map , generated by John Cooley, PhD, is based on more than 45 years of field work by Chris Simon and Cooley and also specimen records in museum collections including those of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University where I work. ” Courtesy of cicadas.uconn.edu. Magicicada cassini specimen. Happy hunting!

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Brood X Cicadas, Pt 1

Academy of Natural Sciences

For example, in the Philadelphia region we have three brood cycles of the 17-year cicada: Brood X – this year’s brood in 2021 (last was 2004). Text, images and video by Jon Gelhaus, PhD, Curator of Entomology at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University and professor, Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Sciences.

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Brood X Cicadas, Pt 2

Academy of Natural Sciences

From our records from past emergences of Brood X, documented by the Academy’s insect specimens, historical accounts and observations from 2004, these cicadas have a very spotty distribution in our region. For the Philadelphia region, it is likely you will not see any periodical cicadas. Cicada specimens in the Entomology Collection.

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Recipients Announced For Delaware Highlights Conservancy Student Scholarships

PA Environment Daily

The Yeaman scholarship has been awarded annually since 2004 to a student planning to pursue a field in environmental studies in college. Recipient Amy Carpenter will attend Susquehanna University to study Earth and Environmental Science. Recipient Ella Clabaugh will attend Lafayette College.

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A Decade of Drexel and the Academy

Academy of Natural Sciences

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.

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Physics: The Science of the Universe and Everything In It

Environmental Science

Today, it overlaps with many other sciences and has had a profound impact on the environmental sciences just as chemistry has. It also underpins the physical sciences by providing the theoretical framework on which it may base its own assumptions and basic theoretical models. How Physics Applies to Environmental Science.