Add a splash of science to your video calls with over a dozen downloadable virtual backgrounds. Optimized for Zoom and compatible with Google Meet, these backgrounds feature iconic Academy animals, colorful specimens, and mesmerizing macro shots. Download a new one anytime you need a change of scenery!

Click an image for a full-size preview, and click the green Download button to save to your computer. For instructions and troubleshooting, visit the Zoom or Google Meet support page.

Academy @ Home

Keep your mind open while the Academy is closed with an eclectic array of science content for all ages.

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