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Award ceremony to take place on October 9, 2018.
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A new fish species is only known to exist in the deep reefs of St. Pauls Rocks, a remote Brazilian archipelago.
Scientists team up to quantify the “dark data” in fossil collections.
Dr. Todd Braje, anthropologist, joins the Academy’s Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability.
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Science & Sustainability
October 10, 2017
The Academy’s Dr. Meg Lowman urges global recognition of forests’ spiritual value as a reason to conserve them.
Science & Sustainability
October 9, 2017
Survey findings will be used to nominate pristine rainforest in Penang for UNESCO recognition.
Leadership, Science & Sustainability
October 6, 2017
Award ceremony to take place on October 10, 2017
Leadership
October 3, 2017
Meet the newest members of the Academy's Board of Trustees.
Programs & Events
September 28, 2017
Family-friendly celebration to include a silent disco, trick-or-treating, spooky specimens, and more.
Science & Sustainability
August 29, 2017
Genome completion of northern spotted owl to help researchers guide conservation priorities.
Science & Sustainability
August 24, 2017
An innovative conceptual model of island biogeography is outlined for marine organisms—with thrilling results.
Education, Programs & Events
August 23, 2017
From value memberships to free days, museum offers more ways than ever for the community to visit
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