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The California Academy of Sciences plans to reopen on Tuesday, October 13. Members and donors visit first!
The Academy's newest planetarium show transports viewers to epic observatories in Chile.
Global nature observation network iNaturalist surpasses 50 million wild plant and animal observations.
Sarah Jacobs, western flora specialist, joins the Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability.
Releases
Exhibits
August 28, 2008
The Academy's new 212,000-gallon aquarium tank holds the world's deepest living coral reef display.
Science & Sustainability
June 4, 2008
Dr. Zeresenay Alemseged brings his expertise in early human evolution to his new role as anthropology chair.
Science & Sustainability
April 7, 2008
Proposed protected areas will preserve the maximum number of species.
Building, Exhibits
January 1, 2008
The California Academy of Sciences is constructing a dynamic new facility in Golden Gate Park.
Science & Sustainability
January 31, 2006
Academy Scientist Brian Fisher uses new ant discovery to help halt plans to disrupt last remaining ant habitat.
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