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Academy biologists sustainably source many of the butterfly species found in our rainforest exhibit.
Citizen scientists can help scientists and policy-makers track changes in the environment.
Biologists in the Steinhart Aquarium use enrichment and training to keep animals healthy and engaged.
Follow Academy ant man Brian Fisher's years-long quest to find one ant species in Madagascar.
How can bringing back one butterfly make a difference to local ecosystems and other habitats across the state?
Dr. Rayna Bell's work reaches far beyond the frogs she studies on this West African island nation.
What do frogs see? Why do they have different colors? How are new species formed?
The coronavirus has changed how we live, work, and think. View the pandemic through the eyes of our scientists.
Baby coral alert! Academy curator Rebecca Albright shares the news of her lab's recent coral spawning event.
Academy scientists describe fishing spider, a venomous aquatic species that eats prey like fish and tadpoles.
Peter Roopnarine and his team are modeling the past and present, using fossils to fast forward to the future.
Discover why a program to breed African penguins is essential to ensure success for the endangered species.
During a tidepool survey this year, the Academy's citizen science team encountered a pink-toothed mystery.
Founded by Academy arachnologist Dr. Lauren Esposito, 500QS celebrates LGBTQ+ professionals in STEM fields.