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Annual City Nature Challenge surpasses 1,690,000 wildlife observations in its seventh year.
By working together, animal data from living and scientific collections can better inform conservation
Exhibit showcases adaptations bugs have developed over millions of years and across a multitude of environments.
Annual Big Bang gala returns to the Academy on April 28, 2022
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Immersive experience invites users to hitch a ride on a jellyfish to encounter the mysteries of the deep ocean.
Endowed position is named in honor of William J. Patterson, former Chair of the Academy’s Board of Trustees.
Citizen scientists from around the globe document over 1100 rare, endangered, or threatened species.
Captivating images of life on Earth represent best in nature photography from around the world.
Citizen science data offer novel comparison of ecological similarities between metropolitan areas.
Annual fundraiser on April 25 to feature insightful talks and a live DJ set by St. Vincent.
The wildly successful City Nature Challenge returns this month!
Scientists say there is still work to be done for the recovery of the critically endangered black abalone.
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