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The new members join the governing group of more than 500 distinguished scientists and other leaders.
Family-friendly evening includes a silent disco, trick-or-treating, live animal demos, face painting, & crafts
The exhibit will feature winning images from the BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition.
For the first time, the cohort includes two college student Youth Trustees.
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How can we avoid megafires? A healthy stretch of forest near Lake Tahoe hints that active management is key.
Study shows flattie spiders turn to capture their prey at a speed nearly three times faster than an eye blink.
As timberland converts to cannabis, spotted and barred owls test positive for rat poison.
From fish to flowering plants and sea slugs to scorpions, these discoveries add to the tree of life.
Academy team joins Malaysian colleagues to survey region’s rich biodiversity; data to support UNESCO nomination.
World-class international photo competition awards captivating wildlife and conservation images.
Outdoor ice skating, indoor snow flurries, live performances, and more through January 7, 2018.
Survey of urban households reveals how room layout and lifestyle impacts the diversity of our tiniest roommates.
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