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A bloom of blue blubber jellyfish spotted off the coast of Sydney.
City Nature Challenge records over 1,690,000 wildlife observations in a single weekend

Annual City Nature Challenge surpasses 1,690,000 wildlife observations in its seventh year.

Philippine Coral Reef exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences
Scholars seek greater collaboration between zoos, aquariums, and natural history museums

By working together, animal data from living and scientific collections can better inform conservation

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A large-scale model of an orchid mantis demonstrates her camouflage

A large-scale model of an orchid mantis demonstrates her camouflage in the new Bugs exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences. (Kate Whitley © 2016 Te Papa)

Bugs opens May 27 at the California Academy of Sciences

Exhibit showcases adaptations bugs have developed over millions of years and across a multitude of environments.

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Annual Big Bang gala returns to the Academy on April 28, 2022
California Academy of Sciences’ 2022 Big Bang Gala to Spotlight Hope for Reefs

Annual Big Bang gala returns to the Academy on April 28, 2022

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Science & Sustainability
Academy Researchers Awarded Grant for Biodiversity Data and Access by the JRS Biodiversity Foundation
August 12, 2014

A team led by Academy curator David Blackburn is awarded grant to support biodiversity research in Africa.

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A Russells viper in India
Science & Sustainability
Experimental Trial Represents Promising Step Toward Universal Antidote For Snakebite
May 28, 2014

An Academy researcher has taken another promising step toward developing a universal snakebite antidote.

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Herpetology specimens
Science & Sustainability
Scientific Collections Play Vital Role in Conservation Biology
May 22, 2014

The value of scientific collections is vast and their impact on populations is minimal.

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Leadership
California Academy of Sciences Elects Jerome C. Vascellaro As Chair of the Board
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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Leadership, Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences Appoints Dr. Jonathan Foley As New Executive Director
April 28, 2014

Introducing Jonathan Foley, the new Executive Director of the California Academy of Sciences.

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iNaturalist screenshot showing a list of reptiles.
Education, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences Acquires iNaturalist
April 25, 2014

Scientific observation platform allows citizen scientists to contribute to global biodiversity database.

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Education, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences Launches Science Today Mobile App
March 3, 2014

Science Today app keeps finger on the pulse of science news with engaging videos and original articles.

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Skulls exhibit
Education, Exhibits
Skulls, a New Exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences, Opens on May 16, 2014
February 26, 2014

Every skull tells a story. By examining skulls, scientists learn how vertebrate animals live, die, and evolve.

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