Beloved for its dinosaurs, Philadelphia's storied Academy of Natural Sciences closed down this week, amid an intense fight by local residents, politicians and scientists to save it.

We refuse closure. Secure a year of bridge funding, appoint an independent commission, and give the public a real role in the Academy’s future.

ALT: Leonardo DiCaprio Points: 'Yes, That's It!'

A grassroots group is urging Drexel's board to disaffiliate from the institution and calling for a public process to decide its future.

The Academy's 150-year-old building faces roughly $150 million in deferred maintenance costs. While that may seem daunting, it is not insurmountable.

A year of funding is on the table. What's unresolved is who actually gets to decide.

Don't mourn — organize. The museum's last public day is Sunday, Sept 27. Ten things you can do today.

The invasive insect has infested much of Massachusetts, and it's unlikely the state can get rid of it.

The Division of Invertebrate Zoology at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) seeks an outstanding tenure-track Assistant Curator/Assistant Professor with expertise in the evolution of Lepidop...