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Exhibit interrupts a familiar presentation of biodiversity, injects a view into modern, urban life in Africa.
Prestigious fellowship recognizes extraordinary achievements in the academic and social advancement of science.
From mountain peaks to coral reefs, these new discoveries grow Earth's tree of life.
Academy Executive Director Scott Sampson, PhD, shares his thoughts on the outcome of the major conference.
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The Academy's second annual wildlife photo competition now accepting submissions.
A brownbanded bamboo shark lays viable egg—with healthy pup—after 45-month seclusion from males.
In 2014, the California Academy of Sciences added 221 new plant and animal species to our family tree.
Upcoming planetarium show takes audiences on a journey through the vast networks of life on Earth.
Academy scientists use next-generation sequencing technology to refine a turtle “tree of life.”
Recent hatches highlight the success of captive breeding programs in sustaining genetically healthy populations.
iNaturalist.org's new series of maps connects the network's community to the natural world like never before.
Dr. Michelle Trautwein lends fly expertise to study on the evolution of insects.
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