Please repost! Drexel announced that it will close the Academy of Natural Sciences public museum- the oldest nat history museum in the US. There are 2 petitions to support the academy. Please sign both & come to our rally Tues. actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe... www.change.org/p/the-academ...

A country actively hostile to science has enabled Drexel to close a 200-year-old museum for “financial reasons”. I personally refuse to believe they had no choice but to do this. Money always flows in the direction where priorities are set. This is devastating.

Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D.@sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 7d ago

I feel like I’m going to throw up

I know the fault of the closing of the Academy of Natural Sciences lies with Drexel University but I called to complain to the Mayor anyway. If I learn of something more useful to do I'll let you know. Her office number is (215) 686-2181 Saving the museum would be great PR for her (she needs it).

Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D.@sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 7d ago

I feel like I’m going to throw up

It appears that the oldest natural history institute in the United States - the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia - is closing. A real shame and not something I fully understand or can comprehend. #naturalhistory #museums drexel.edu/news/archive...

Preserving the Academy of Natural Sciences' Legacy and Collections for the Future

As part of this broader effort and following careful consideration, grounded in deep respect for the Academy’s extraordinary legacy, Academy and Drexel leadership have made the difficult decision to c...

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Don Lemon@donlemonofficial.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.

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Is it really SICB if your not making edits to your talk the night before??? Anyway, come see my talk tomorrow at 11 am! It’s got sharks and Frankenstein and you may not think those two things to together, but I promise they do.

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