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- 1Climate change may worsen rodent-borne disease risks▼Changing climate may influence risks from deadly rodent-borne diseases
New reporting from researchers, including work covered by the Natural History Museum and Phys.org, suggests shifting climate conditions could change the risks humans face from deadly rodent-borne diseases. Changes in temperature and rainfall may alter rodent habitats and populations, potentially bringing infected animals into closer contact with people and expanding where diseases like hantavirus and Lassa fever pose a threat.
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The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia has closed its doors, with a dispute underway over efforts to reopen the institution. The closure ends a long run for one of the oldest natural history museums in the United States, and questions remain over whether it can be revived. Details about the parties involved in the fight to reopen and the museum's future have not been confirmed.
- 3Potsdam alumna Eva Roßmanith leads education at Senckenberg Museum●# KöpfeDerUP „Wir wollen dafür sorgen, dass wirklich alle teilhaben können“ 🗣️ Dr. Eva Roßmanith promovierte an der # Un
Dr. Eva Roßmanith, who earned her doctorate at the University of Potsdam and later worked at the Potsdam Graduate School, now heads the education and outreach division of the Senckenberg Natural History Museum. In the profile feature she stresses that 'we want to ensure that everyone can truly take part', underlining the museum's push to make science accessible to all audiences.
- 4Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia closes its doors▼Academy of Natural Sciences closes its doors, but it may not be gone forever
The Academy of Natural Sciences, a landmark natural history museum in Philadelphia, has closed its doors to the public. Reports note the closure may not be permanent, with indications the institution could reopen in some form in the future. The closure marks the end of a long run for one of the oldest natural science institutions in the United States.
- 5Gabriela González and Hank Green to lead museum fall science talks▼Blinding us with science: Gabriela González and Hank Green lead fall talks at Natural History Museum
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History has lined up Gabriela González and Hank Green to headline its fall lecture series. González, a physicist known for her work on gravitational wave detection, and Green, a science communicator, will lead a season of talks aimed at bringing current scientific research to a general audience.
- 6Academy of Natural Sciences closes after nearly 200 years●‘Irreplaceable’: Academy of Natural Sciences shutters doors after nearly 200 years
The Academy of Natural Sciences, one of the oldest natural history museums in the United States, has shut its doors after operating for nearly two centuries. Local coverage describes the institution as 'irreplaceable', reflecting sadness at the loss of a landmark that drew generations of visitors and researchers. Details on the reasons for the closure and the fate of its collections were not provided in the reporting available.
- 7University of Kentucky Art Museum links art and natural history▼UK Art Museum finds connections between art and natural history
The University of Kentucky Art Museum is highlighting connections between artworks in its collection and natural history. The piece explores how objects on display relate to themes of nature, science and the natural world. Details about specific works or programming remain limited in the available coverage.
- 8Renowned palaeontologist Dr. Dean Lomax to appear at Denver museum▼Denver Museum of Nature and Science to host world renowned palaeontologist Dr. Dean Lomax
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is set to host Dr. Dean Lomax, a world-renowned palaeontologist known for his work on dinosaurs and ichthyosaurs. The museum is promoting the appearance to Colorado audiences interested in natural history. Details of the event's date and programme were not immediately available, but the announcement is drawing attention from science and dinosaur enthusiasts in the region.
- 9WSU field station manager voices support for Sternberg Museum●LETTER: WSU Biological Field Station manager advocates for Sternberg Museum
The manager of Wichita State University's Biological Field Station has written a public letter advocating for Fort Hays State University's Sternberg Museum of Natural History. In the letter, published by Hays Post, the manager argues for the museum's value to science education and the region. The letter adds to discussion over the museum's future in Hays, Kansas.
- 10Academy of Natural Sciences closes its doors amid tears and nostalgia▼A final day at the Academy of Natural Sciences bring tears, nostalgia and disbelief
Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences has marked its final day of operations, with visitors reporting tears, nostalgia and disbelief as the institution shut down. The Academy, one of the oldest natural history museums in the United States, drew an emotional crowd for its closing day, with longtime patrons reflecting on decades of memories at the landmark science institution.