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Dr. Sarah Parcak @indyfromspace.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

What the FUCK @pbs.org ... you used generative AI for archaeological reconstructions of Great Zimbabwe? Fuck you. How DARE you. You couldn't be bothered to pay actors? Animators? (Africa's Golden City, showing now- they did a "We used generative AI" disclaimer prior to the show starting)

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Ben Rush @continuity0.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

That sounds like a primary contender, for sure

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Ben Rush @continuity0.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I cannot fathom how good a Zoë Keating Cheddar or Romano or Provolone would be, but also if I got to taste it while listening to the exact music that produced it would be a sublime experience

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Skype a Scientist @skypeascientist.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

We at Skype a Scientist are deeply troubled by the closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences. We urge you to contact Drexel University Leadership and Academy interim leader Trish Wellenbach to urge them to reopen the museum. President Merlo president@Drexel.edu Trish Wellenbach tw958@drexel.edu

a block of text with a statement that reads We at Skype a Scientist are deeply alarmed by the decision of Drexel University leadership and the Academy of Natural Sciences Board to close the Academy’s public museum.

Skype a Scientist is based in Philadelphia with deep roots in our city. Making science accessible, in particular for Philly’s children, is a top priority for our organization. We operate in community centers, at street festivals, and at the intersection of science and art. For the last 10 years, we have worked to engage a broader coalition of Philly residents to care for our local biodiversity.

Our program does not exist in a vacuum. The work that we do, alongside environmental education centers, our museums, classroom teachers, and more, create an ecosystem of connections with science. The loss of any part of this fragile ecosystem is detrimental. The Academy of Natural Sciences grounds biodiversity education in Philadelphia. With grand fossil halls, historical connections, and engaging exhibits, it is a place where many Philadelphians develop a love of science. Loss of access to this space cannot be tolerated.

We are living through an erosion of public education, particularly in the life sciences. Philadelphia cannot afford to lose our flagship biodiversity museum.

We call on the leaders of Drexel University and the Academy board to reverse their decision to close the Academy’s public museum. The children of Philadelphia and future generations of Philly-made scientists are counting on you.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Write a statement as a lab. Have your students sign it too. Science is eroding, public science ed. worst of all. If we shrug our shoulders & say “bummer”, nothing will improve. I know you’re tired. The slog of misery is exhausting. But I’m begging you to use your voice for the people of my city.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I cannot overemphasize that this is a fight we can win, but we need as many voices as possible here. The kids of Philly cannot afford to lose our flagship biodiversity museum. The Philly school district closed 17 schools this year. We need to turn this around for our kids and the culture of Philly.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Post them on social media. Tag Drexel in those posts. Send to President Merlo president@drexel.edu And Trish Wellenbach tw958@drexel.edu The pressure is working and we need to push it over the edge. It’s not enough, but it’s getting better. Please please take action this weekend, academics.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

If you are part of an academic society or a professor of any kind, public statements that you do not condone Drexel cutting off the academy of natural sciences from the public of Philadelphia is very important right now. We need your voices. Urgently.

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Dr. Megan Fork @aforkintheriver.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Hearing about the incredible career of Dr. Ruth Patrick at today's mid-Atlantic @freshwaterscience.bsky.social meeting made it even clearer that keeping ANS going is crucial.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Make that 4:30-6:30. Drexel board gets there at 5. Based on info we currently have.

a pachycephalosaurus is MAD under the words "emergency protest today Demand Drexel Disaffiliate. Constitution center, 525 arch st Tuesday Sept 29, 4:30-6:30

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🚨🚨Emergency protest🚨🚨 The Drexel board will be at the constitution center in Old City (525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106) from 5-6. We're asking Drexel to disaffiliate from the Academy of Nat Sci to allow them to negotiate what's best for them w/o Drexel interference. Be there.

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Sen, but Spooky @dresdencodak.com · 28/09/2026

Especially happy with how this panel turned out

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Ben Rush @continuity0.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Indeed, much like the recently departed Tony Todd

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Ben Rush @continuity0.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

He’s one of those actors who pops up in the films you least remember him from

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Ben Rush @continuity0.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

That is just delightful. I’m very glad to know that they did this

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Ben Rush @continuity0.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I’m going to have to give that specific double feature a shot. Not a Catholic, but grew up next door to a literal, off the boat, Italian Catholic family. It’s been an age since I’ve seen either movie

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Ben Rush @continuity0.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We have to get out of this place If it’s the last thing we ever do

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Ben Rush @continuity0.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Look, if they have even a tenth the chemistry they had in the first two, this will be an amazingly fun ride, regardless of the rest

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Ben Rush @continuity0.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

But just remember what you did to get there. Stress, and then engage in a protest against the destruction of science history, education and ongoing research. I’d think that was an even exchange. And I hope to be there next time (when I don’t have a stomach bug) in full inflatable dinosaur suit

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Today was incredible. The fight to save the academy of natural sciences is far from Over

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Yes it will be raining cats and dogs. Yes we are doing this anyway.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Anybody who would decide to close this museum does not have Philadelphia’s best interests at heart.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

We’re not going down without a fight

A bunch of people protesting in front of the Academy of natural sciences

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Ben Rush @continuity0.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Good, make him lose more, lots more

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Ben Rush @continuity0.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Take some time, make a pot of tea and enjoy it. If you need some good tea, I have recommendations. Clear your brain for a few moments, take the time to recenter and above all rest enough. Y’all are one of the best faces for science I’ve seen in my time on this rock. Take care of yourself and rock on

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Ben Rush @continuity0.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I mean, hell, I almost got married in front of their T. rex. (Catering and vendors were too expensive), but fuck if that wouldn’t have been a badass wedding.

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Ben Rush @continuity0.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Well, that’s unfortunately telling… …Fuckers need to be yeeted into the daystar

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Add an anecdote if you can, and finish with saying that you do not want the public facing museum to close. Send to tw958@drexel.edu We heard FROM HER that this is important. Now get typing!!

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Ben Rush @continuity0.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Done, and shared stories from my childhood and both of my children’s younger years and the impact it had on all three of us. And while none of us have gone into science (yet), it helped give us all a solid baseline of scientific literacy and fostered our sense of wonder about the natural world.

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Ben Rush @continuity0.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This is the correct opinion. Also, I sincerely hope you’re watching the director’s cut, it’s much more cohesive

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Academy of Natural Sciences is based in Philly, of course, but its collections matter internationally. Make that clear to Drexel President Merlo. Be polite but firm. Phone: 215 895 2100 Again- they think this will blow over. We need to get louder. Make it clear that we won't accept this.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Can't make it this weekend? Contact Josh Shaprio's Office Phone:717-787-2500 And Mayor Parker's Office Phone Phone: (215) 686-2181 City council is with us. Drexel thinks we're going to give up. Leadership thinks this will just blow over and they can cash out. Do not let that happen.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

So let’s lock in. Go to the website, make your daily calls and emails. We will have more updates and action items in the coming hours and days.🐚 This is doable. Together we can and will save this museum.🐢

literally just the text, this was an instagram post obviously, but we didn't have time to make it cute for bluesky aaaaahhhh

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

6. This is the oldest natural history museum in the Americas. It’s survived the Civil War, countless economic crises, and both World Wars.🦈

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

5. We’re getting louder. Keep taking the actions on our website. Keep calling, emailing, and emphasizing to our leaders: “this CANNOT happen.”🌱

text in post plus a crowd of people at a press conference

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

4. Philadelphia City Council has called for an investigation. Now it’s time to: - set the hearing, - open the books, - freeze the assets, and, - save the public museum🐝

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

3. This city does the impossible all the time. This city wins Super Bowls. This city has put together $68 million before to save one painting. This city poured hundreds of millions into controversially moving the Barnes.🦅

text again with the city of philadelphia

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

2. The Academy’s attendance has soared. Over 10,000 people each weekend. There is absolutely no reason why the funds from that could not keep the public museum open longer.🫎

same text as in post, with a picture of the deinonychus in front of the museum

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

1. Little money is being saved by closing the public museum, and it’s HUGELY unpopular. Even if they want to sell the building, moving the collections will take years.🦖

the same text as is in the post, with a wall covered in sticky notes with notes about how much people love the museum and don't want it to close

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We have *six days* left until the Academy of Natural Sciences, North America's oldest Natural History museum, is scheduled to close it's doors. Here are *six reasons* why we cannot - and will not- let that happen.

a slide that says 6 days until the doors close -- 6 reasons we can keep them open, save-the-academy.org @savetheacademy

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