Harry Potter Academic Conference Returns to Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia This October
Submit a proposal by September 6, or register to attend the Harry Potter Academic Conference in Philadelphia on October 18 and 19.
Category: Academia
Newly Discovered Exoplanet Named After “Potter” Character
You’ll have to jaunt up to the Astronomy Tower to see this one.
New Ant Species Named After Voldemort
A new Potter-ific scientific discovery has just been made. Discover the real-life fantastic beast whose name originates from Lord Voldemort.
Meet Hedwig: The New Mite Species Found on a “Potter” Beetle
Scientists have recently discovered a new species of mite and aptly named it “hedwig” after Harry’s famous snowy owl.
Newly Discovered Microorganism Named After Wizarding World Character
A new tardigrade has been discovered by researchers at Finland’s University of Jyväskylä, and it has been named after Nagini.
“Harry Potter” Thesis Written by Trinity College Dublin’s Oldest Graduate
84-year-old Mary Pyle has become Trinity College Dublin’s oldest graduate, with her thesis titled “Harry Potter and the Unconscious Dimension.”
Ernie Rea on Religious Themes and the Christian Allegory in the “Harry Potter” Books
From “Potter” panic to J.K. Rowling’s Christian beliefs, Ernie Rea discusses the Christian allegory and religious themes in the “Harry Potter” books.
Real-Life Chocolate Frog Discovered in New Guinea Rainforest
Scientists in Australia have discovered a new species of frog they have named “Litoria mira,” also known as the Chocolate Frog.
UPDATED: “So Teach Us Things Worth Knowing” in Real-Life “Harry Potter” Courses
While the “Harry Potter” universe may be fictional, Potterheads are being offered the chance to study “Harry Potter” in different ways.
