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More than a dozen Academy scientists—along with several international collaborators—described the new additions.
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World-renowned international photo awards spotlight awe-inspiring perspectives on wildlife and conservation
Post-election letter to the Academy community from Executive Director Scott Sampson
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Programs & Events
April 7, 2021
California Academy of Sciences launches Diversity x Design Poster Contest for Bay Area high school students
Science & Sustainability
April 2, 2021
Academy researchers say framework for classifying coral species needs to be expanded for conservation success
Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
March 31, 2021
Community scientists around the world celebrate the sixth-annual City Nature Challenge at the end of April
Leadership
March 18, 2021
The Academy stands in solidarity with the AAPI community and calls for an immediate end to anti-Asian violence.
Science & Sustainability
March 16, 2021
Characterizing how ancient life responded to environmental stressors provides modern-day insights.
Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
March 4, 2021
California Academy of Sciences welcomes two new Osher Fellows bringing expertise on art, society, and nature.
Building
March 4, 2021
The museum plans to reopen on March 15 to members and March 17 to the general public.
Exhibits
February 11, 2021
The Academy recently received a Moonshot Award to advance equity in gender representation across museum content.
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