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California Academy of Sciences welcomes new Board Chair and six new members to its Board of Trustees
Dan Janney assumes the role of Board Chair, plus six new members have been elected to the Board of Trustees.
New addition makes museum home to the largest scientific collection of such species in the world
Winning Diversity x Design contest posters will be on view in the Children's Gallery, Dec. 21-Jan. 30
From forests to coral reefs, these new discoveries grow Earth’s tree of life
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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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