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Invisible World of Water Opens Nov. 13

Academy of Natural Sciences

The first project in the Academy of Natural Sciences’ yearlong focus on water renews our appreciation for the vital element of water through artworks that combine the marvel and insight of both scientific and artistic inquiry. of Natural Sciences and?Drexel Nature’s Hidden Gems ? . 1907-2013),?these?single-celled

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Gideon Mendel: Drowning World Opens May 1

Academy of Natural Sciences

A unique photographic exploration of the impact of flooding on communities around the world due to climate events opens Saturday, May 1 at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. Haiti (2008), Pakistan (2010), Australia and Thailand (2011), Nigeria (2012), Germany and The Philippines (2013),?England?and

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Energy transition and social sciences – How can environmental sociology help us expand the understanding of energy transitions?

HumanNature

Additionally, environmental sociology contributes to the understanding of environmental issues in the natural sciences by scrutinizing the socioeconomic structures underlying physical or biological challenges. Environmental Sociology, 1(3), 139-142. Pellow, D., & Roberts, J. Environmental justice. Newell, P., & Mulvaney, D.

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Brood X Cicadas, Pt 1

Academy of Natural Sciences

Brood II – next emergence in 2030 (last in 2013). 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. Brood XIV – next emergence In 2025 (last was 2008). Brood X Cicadas, Pt 2.

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Remembering Thomas Dolan IV (1923-2021)

Academy of Natural Sciences

In 2013 Mr. Dolan astutely explained the importance of biodiversity for stream health: “If you had very little diversity, that would be an immediate indication that something was wrong with the stream, that it wasn’t ecologically balanced.

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Studying Geology and Water Chemistry in the Delaware River Basin

Academy of Natural Sciences

The Patrick Center for Environmental Research at the Academy of Natural Sciences strives to understand and protect watersheds in this changing world, so in partnership with organizations of the Delaware River Watershed Initiative, water quality monitoring efforts and studies are being conducted in the Delaware River Basin.

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PennFuture Announces Winners Of Celebrating Women In Conservation Awards From Southeast PA

PA Environment Daily

. -- Woman of Lifetime Achievement in Conservation: Carol Collier - Philadelphia County - Carol served for more than 15 years as executive director of the Delaware River Basin Commission before joining the Drexel University’s Academy of Natural Sciences. Army Corps of Engineers awarded her the Bronze Order of the DeFleury Medal.