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New outdoor playspace inspires creativity and imaginative play, fosters meaningful connections with nature.
Coral biologist Elora López-Nandam recognized by Forbes for research on coral resilience to climate change
Submissions for world-renowned BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition now open
Academy receives grant as part of an NSF-funded project to generate the world's largest bee dataset
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Science & Sustainability
August 9, 2018
Over 700 3D scientific specimens and artifacts from the museum’s world-renowned collection now available online.
Science & Sustainability
August 9, 2018
The California Academy of Sciences hires Dr. Pim Bongaerts as its newest curator and coral biologist.
Leadership
August 1, 2018
The Academy is pleased to announce the election of Elizabeth “Liebe” Patterson as the new chair of its board.
Leadership
July 16, 2018
Executive Director Jonathan Foley to assume new role as Senior Scholar.
Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
July 12, 2018
Deep mesophotic reefs are unique systems bursting with life and deserving of lasting protection.
Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
Winning images from the Academy's annual BigPicture photography competition to go on exhibit July 27
July 9, 2018
48 top images represent the best in nature and conservation photography from around the world.
Science & Sustainability
June 26, 2018
A growing user community helps observe and monitor more than 165,000 species around the world.
Education, Science & Sustainability
June 19, 2018
Watch a colorful nudibranch crawl across your desk or be circled by a green sea turtle with new Snapchat Lenses.
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