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An aerial complete shot of the California Academy of Sciences, featuring views of Golden Gate Park, a rolling hill.

California Academy of Sciences welcomes new Academy Fellows. (© 2008 Tim Griffith)

California Academy of Sciences Welcomes 14 New Fellows, Bestows Two Prestigious Awards

The Academy announces its newest class of Fellows, comprised of distinguished scientists and researchers.

Milky Way’s evolution in reverse, spanning three billion years
New planetarium film, Spark: The Universe in Us, opens November 10 at the California Academy of Sciences

Narrated by Diego Luna, original all-digital production visualizes never-before-seen celestial events.

Coral releasing gamete bundles during an assisted spawning event in the Academy's Coral Regeneration Lab
California Academy of Sciences and Roatán Marine Park Receive $1.5 Million Grant for Coral Restoration in Honduras

The grant funds the first coral rearing lab in Honduras and the development of coral conservation techniques.

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Academy Joins Forces with More Than 100 Zoos and Aquariums to Advance Global Goals to Protect Wildlife and Wild Places

Association of Zoos and Aquariums resolve to halt and reverse the world’s catastrophic decline in biodiversity.

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Lauren Esposito
Science & Sustainability
Academy welcomes newest curator; appoints new Schlinger Chair of Arachnology
September 21, 2015

The California Academy of Sciences appoints Lauren Esposito, PhD, as its newest arachnology curator.

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Leadership, Science & Sustainability
Dr. Jill Tarter elected President of the Academy; eight new members join Board of Trustees
September 16, 2015

The Academy elects Dr. Jill Tarter as President; welcomes eight new members to Board of Trustees.

SuperNatural
Programs & Events
October 2015: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
September 15, 2015

Take a peek at the wonders that await in October!

Owl pellet project
Education
The California Academy of Sciences takes groundbreaking afterschool science clubs nationwide
September 15, 2015

Afterschool programs nationwide are enjoying exciting new science-rich content, straight from the Academy.

Zeray Alemseged in Ethiopia
Science & Sustainability
Scientists say African ape-like primate is likely evolutionary link between humans and chimpanzees
September 5, 2015

3D shape analysis of primate shoulder blades answers longstanding questions about our oldest ancestor.

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A male and female larger Pacific striped octopus align suckers during mating. Photo © Roy Caldwell

Animal News, Science & Sustainability
Rare octopus shocks scientists with unusual mating and reproductive strategies
August 10, 2015

A little-known octopus excites scientists with surprising and rare mating behaviors.

Zsolt Kudich
Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
BigPicture natural world photography exhibit opens July 31, 2015
July 1, 2015

New exhibit highlights award-winning nature and conservation images.

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Lectures at the California Academy of Sciences
Programs & Events
August 2015: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
June 30, 2015

Go behind-the-scenes, explore space, and marvel at captivating moments in nature from around the world

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