SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 9 -- The California Academy of Sciences issued the following news release: As community science initiatives build momentum around the world, this year's ninth annual City Nature Challenge (CNC) will take place in more than 675 cities across seven continents. Kicking off Friday, April 26 at 12:01 am in each time zone, CNC runs through 11:59 pm on Monday, April 29. The global event calls on current and aspiring community scientists, nature and science fans, and pe  more

COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, April 9 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: Plant biology and science education are in Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's (CSHL's) DNA. Recently, two CSHL plant scientists brought their expertise from the lab to the White House lawn for an event hosted by First Lady Jill Biden. Since 2022, the White House's annual "EGGucation" Roll has used fun Easter-themed activities to teach kids about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (  more

BEAVER ISLAND, Michigan, April 9 -- DarkSky International issued the following news release: DarkSky International has formally recognized the Michigan State Wildlife Research Area on Beaver Island as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. It will be known as the Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area International Dark Sky Sanctuary (the "Sanctuary"). It's an important achievement as it is Michigan's first certified International Dark Sky Sanctuary, and the sanctuary is recognized within the  more