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Academy biologists helped train local researchers, co-develop research questions, and collect coral spawn
The BigPicture exhibit showcases 49 of the best nature photographs from around the globe
Identified on the community science platform iNaturalist, the species add to California's biodiversity
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Education, Science & Sustainability
January 28, 2014
Our new digital learning course "Biodiversity" is available for free to science enthusiasts around the world.
Exhibits, Programs & Events
January 1, 2014
From Aug. 1 to Nov. 2, the Academy will display winning images from its inaugural photo competition, BigPicture.
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
January 1, 2014
Round-eared elephant-shrew found in Namibia represents newest addition to the order Macroscelidea.
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
January 1, 2014
In its largest diving expedition, Academy scientists traveled to the Philippines' Verde Island Passage.
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
December 20, 2013
Researchers at the California Academy of Sciences discovered 91 new plant and animal species and two new genera.
Leadership, Science & Sustainability
November 18, 2013
Meet Dr. Meg Lowman, the Academy's inaugural Chief of Science and Sustainability.
Leadership
October 4, 2013
Meet the new Academy Fellows for 2013.
Leadership
September 27, 2013
Meet the nine new members of the California Academy of Sciences' Board of Trustees.
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