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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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Leadership
October 10, 2014
Meet our new fellows and emeritus curators.
Leadership
September 29, 2014
Meet the new members of our board of trustees.
Programs & Events
September 11, 2014
San Francisco residents can enjoy fall and spring free admission weekends at the California Academy of Sciences.
Science & Sustainability
August 15, 2014
Dr. Michelle Trautwein becomes the Academy's newest curator and Schlinger Chair of Dipterology.
Science & Sustainability
August 12, 2014
A team led by Academy curator David Blackburn is awarded grant to support biodiversity research in Africa.
Science & Sustainability
May 28, 2014
An Academy researcher has taken another promising step toward developing a universal snakebite antidote.
Science & Sustainability
May 22, 2014
The value of scientific collections is vast and their impact on populations is minimal.
Leadership
May 15, 2014
The Academy announces the election of Jerome C. Vascellaro as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees.
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