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Eighth annual Challenge unites people with nature around the world to document Earth's biodiversity.
Browse the latest news from the Academy’s Press Office.
Eighth annual Challenge unites people with nature around the world to document Earth's biodiversity.
An international research team develops a rubric for governments to assess ocean acidification preparedness.
Effort connects more than a billion objects in scientific collections across 73 museums in 28 countries.
Annual fundraiser explores the Academy’s Islands 2030 initiative to reverse island biodiversity loss.
Festive day of philanthropy to feature special science fair, specimens, prizes, and more.
Differences between shallow and mesophotic reefs stress the importance of expanding marine protections.
Academy researchers develop mathematical model to help experts evaluate—and design—future pandemic responses
Researchers turn to ancient extinction event to gain insights into modern biodiversity crisis.
Academy’s first Black COO brings track record expanding inclusion.
Exhibit interrupts a familiar presentation of biodiversity, injects a view into modern, urban life in Africa.
Prestigious fellowship recognizes extraordinary achievements in the academic and social advancement of science.
From mountain peaks to coral reefs, these new discoveries grow Earth's tree of life.
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