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More than a dozen Academy scientists—along with several international collaborators—described the new additions.
Mark Ruffo brings more than 20 years of experience in fundraising, operations, advocacy, and marketing.
World-renowned international photo awards spotlight awe-inspiring perspectives on wildlife and conservation
Post-election letter to the Academy community from Executive Director Scott Sampson
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Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
June 15, 2023
Images representing the world's best nature photography will be displayed at the museum this fall.
Programs & Events
May 8, 2023
Three-part series uplifts systematically excluded voices in science and questions “storyteller privilege."
Animal News, Programs & Events
May 8, 2023
More than 66,300 community scientists participate in the Challenge's eighth year.
Exhibits
April 13, 2023
New exhibit delves into the biology and behavior of the largest dinosaurs to ever walk earth.
Programs & Events
March 30, 2023
Eighth annual Challenge unites people with nature around the world to document Earth's biodiversity.
Science & Sustainability
March 28, 2023
An international research team develops a rubric for governments to assess ocean acidification preparedness.
Science & Sustainability
March 23, 2023
Effort connects more than a billion objects in scientific collections across 73 museums in 28 countries.
Programs & Events
March 20, 2023
Annual fundraiser explores the Academy’s Islands 2030 initiative to reverse island biodiversity loss.
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