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This virtual panel will discuss what functional food means in the U.S. and other countries and how chemistry helps deliver protein, carbohydrates, fat, and flavor.
Award-winning historian and author Surekha Davies explores why humans make monsters and what monsters tell us about humanity.
Learn about the surprising role of animals in shaping urban life in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Professor and author Beth Linker reveals the surprising origins of our concerns over poor posture.
This ACS Webinar features a panel discussion on the efforts being made to move from a linear plastics economy to a circular one.
Join us on Zoom for a virtual talk exploring the past, present, and future of indigo dye.
Join us on Zoom for a virtual talk highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history.
Learn about the multiyear effort at the American Philosophical Society to find evidence of forgotten women scientists in the APS collections.
Learn how Akilah Chatman leads community-based participatory research to address systemic racism and climate change issues across the Greater Philadelphia region.
Join us for our annual library open house in honor of National Library Week!
Hear from three industry leaders on the latest in energy-efficient paints, aerogels, and other coatings.
Holly Fernandez Lynch discusses the delicate balance between timely access to new drugs and FDA review for safety and efficacy.
Paleontologist Matthew Bonnan discusses his observations on the elbow joints of bearded dragons, which helps us understand the locomotion of dinosaurs and ancient mammals.
Chemist and author Michelle Francl explores the science behind the world’s most popular beverage: tea!
From Gore-Tex to do-it-yourself kits, hear how synthetic fibers have transformed the outdoor industry.
The pioneering Berkeley professor will present this year’s lecture, followed by a Q&A session and award presentation.
At the T. T. Chao Symposium on Innovation experts in the history of the chemical industry will convene to identify a path to netzero, biodiversity protection, and the alleviation of chemical pollution.
50 years after the Asilomar Conference on Recombinant DNA, experts will gather at the 2025 Cain Conference to reflect on the last half century of biotechnology and matters arising in the field today.
The Science History Institute invites you to a magical evening of music and mystery, featuring goth-folk duo Charming Disaster and “modern alchemist” Thomas Little!
Anna Majeski goes behind the science of the American Philosophical Society’s Sketching Splendor exhibition, featuring the work of William Bartram, Titian Ramsay Peale, and John James Audubon.
At this special edition of our science café, we explore the myths, legends, and science behind some of our favorite mythical creatures.
Archaeologists Sarah Linn and Megan Kassabaum discuss an ongoing project to excavate and share hidden stories of the neighborhood from the 19th century to the present.
August 6, 2026
The 2026 Cain Conference will address the major issues involved in understanding how modern science has been created through a process of global cultural exchange.
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists presents a vibrant night filled with insightful textile topics.
Ichthyologist Mark Sabaj will report on his recent expedition to Equatorial Guinea in search of known and unknown fish species.
Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of MIT professor Paula Hammond, TIAX founder Kenan Sahin, and Scripps CEO Peter Schultz.
Jayme Locke and Jonathan Moreno will discuss groundbreaking xenotransplantation technology and its ethical implications.
Candace Hesselbart will dive into this unexpected discipline of medicine by examining publications on the topic housed within the College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
This ACS Webinar discussed new battery technologies, as well as the development of innovative charging methods, such as fast and wireless charging.
Celebrate spring in the library with exhibits, activities, and experiences that explore the role herbs, plants, and flowers have played in the history of science and medicine.