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Please note: Claude will be off exhibit on Oct. 9 as he gets his standard health checkup with our skilled veterinary team.
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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.
Gear up for the Oct. 2024 mission launch with interactive exhibits, captivating models, and NASA experts on hand
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Science & Sustainability
February 8, 2018
Study shows flattie spiders turn to capture their prey at a speed nearly three times faster than an eye blink.
Science & Sustainability
January 11, 2018
As timberland converts to cannabis, spotted and barred owls test positive for rat poison.
Science & Sustainability
December 15, 2017
From fish to flowering plants and sea slugs to scorpions, these discoveries add to the tree of life.
Science & Sustainability
December 5, 2017
Academy team joins Malaysian colleagues to survey region’s rich biodiversity; data to support UNESCO nomination.
Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
November 17, 2017
World-class international photo competition awards captivating wildlife and conservation images.
Exhibits, Programs & Events
November 14, 2017
Outdoor ice skating, indoor snow flurries, live performances, and more through January 7, 2018.
Science & Sustainability
November 7, 2017
Survey of urban households reveals how room layout and lifestyle impacts the diversity of our tiniest roommates.
Science & Sustainability
October 24, 2017
Using high-speed and time-lapse videography, the series takes an in-depth look at surprising natural phenomena.
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