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This year researchers collaborated to describe 213 new-to-science species from five continents and three oceans.
BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition opens, awarding prizes for the best nature and wildlife photos
Partners join forces to target meaningful biodiversity protections.
The Academy's newest planetarium show transports viewers to epic observatories in Chile.
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Annual fundraiser brings the museum to life at night and supports free and reduced admission programs.
Award ceremony to take place on October 15, 2019.
These new members join the Board as Academy reaches eleventh anniversary of groundbreaking green building.
AZA accreditation granted to aquariums who demonstrate commitment to ever-rising standards in animal care.
The Academy is among more than 40 new partners that will become part of the STEM education network.
Team calls for investment in underfunded natural history museum collections (and the treasures they house).
iNaturalist users—and the artificial intelligence they help power—help observe and monitor global species.
Breathtaking images represent best in nature photography from around the world.
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