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Three-part series uplifts systematically excluded voices in science and questions “storyteller privilege."
Browse the latest news from the Academy’s Press Office.
Three-part series uplifts systematically excluded voices in science and questions “storyteller privilege."
More than 66,300 community scientists participate in the Challenge's eighth year.
New exhibit delves into the biology and behavior of the largest dinosaurs to ever walk earth.
Eighth annual Challenge unites people with nature around the world to document Earth's biodiversity.
An update shared with Academy staff on May 26, 2020.
Stunning images of Earth and its lifeforms represent the best nature and wildlife photographers in the world.
41,000+ citizen scientists—some while sheltering in place—provided important urban biodiversity observations.
This year, the City Nature Challenge focuses on international collaboration and the healing power of nature.
New aquarium exhibit and larger-than-life animatronic models explore the mystery and power of venom on Earth.
From our new exhibit Venom to meeting spiders in the rainforest,
the Academy is feeling the sting of spring!
Rayna Bell, African frog expert, joins the Academy’s Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability.
Extent of aquatic-associated spider species suggests they’re pre-adapted to watery environments.
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