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Academy Unveils New Logo
Heart of discovery symbol reflects mission.
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Backyard Adventures Opening Weekend Activities
Opening weekend of Backyard Adventures will be action packed.
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In Support of the Paris Climate Accord
A message from the Academy president.
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Backyard Adventures Opens June 9
Discover the hidden world of science.
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Finding the Six-spotted Tiger Beetle
Where can you spot this striking beetle?
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Who’s Minding the VIREO Collection?
He wants a photo of each of the world’s bird species.
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Antarctica in Pictures
Academy paleontologist travels to Earth’s end to find fossils
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Water: Will There Be Enough?
Expert Weighs in at Academy Town Square
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Marie Kurz: Ecogeochemist
Why she found herself in a field she tried to avoid.
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