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Annual fundraiser explores the Academy’s Islands 2030 initiative to reverse island biodiversity loss.
Browse the latest news from the Academy’s Press Office.
Annual fundraiser explores the Academy’s Islands 2030 initiative to reverse island biodiversity loss.
Festive day of philanthropy to feature special science fair, specimens, prizes, and more.
Differences between shallow and mesophotic reefs stress the importance of expanding marine protections.
Academy researchers develop mathematical model to help experts evaluate—and design—future pandemic responses
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
New outdoor playspace inspires creativity and imaginative play, fosters meaningful connections with nature.
Coral biologist Elora López-Nandam recognized by Forbes for research on coral resilience to climate change
Submissions for world-renowned BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition now open
Academy receives grant as part of an NSF-funded project to generate the world's largest bee dataset
California Academy of Sciences welcomes new Fellows, award ceremony to take place on October 5, 2021
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