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As the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaches, Jeffery R. Appelhans highlights the American Philosophical Society’s efforts to shed light on the overlooked scientific revolution from 1763 to 1804.
Aidan Houlihan presents the Otte Sound Archives, which spans over 30 years and documents the calls of grasshoppers, crickets, and katydids.
The Science History Institute invites you to an evening of music and scientific wonder!
Pediatric sleep expert Jodi Mindell highlights the striking cross-cultural similarities and differences in sleep habits around the world.
Researcher Lydia Wood will discuss the role of stitched samplers made by schoolgirls in global networks of trade and ideas in the early 19th century.
Jennifer Domm offers a grounding in the history of CRSPR-Cas9 and how it has led to new therapies for sickle cell disease.
Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of Purdue professor Graham Cooks, technology transfer consultant Lita Nelsen, and MIT professor Timothy Swager.
The cofounders of PA Fibershed explore the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry.
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 featured 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.
Our annual library open house in honor of National Library Week is sold out!
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 gathered 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.