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California Academy of Sciences to Celebrate 170-Year Anniversary with First-ever Academy Day April 4
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
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Science & Sustainability
January 11, 2022
New addition makes museum home to the largest scientific collection of such species in the world
Exhibits
December 17, 2021
Winning Diversity x Design contest posters will be on view in the Children's Gallery, Dec. 21-Jan. 30
Science & Sustainability
December 16, 2021
From forests to coral reefs, these new discoveries grow Earth’s tree of life
Building, Exhibits
December 6, 2021
New outdoor playspace inspires creativity and imaginative play, fosters meaningful connections with nature.
Science & Sustainability
December 1, 2021
Coral biologist Elora López-Nandam recognized by Forbes for research on coral resilience to climate change
Programs & Events
December 1, 2021
Submissions for world-renowned BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition now open
Science & Sustainability
October 28, 2021
Academy receives grant as part of an NSF-funded project to generate the world's largest bee dataset
Science & Sustainability
September 28, 2021
California Academy of Sciences welcomes new Fellows, award ceremony to take place on October 5, 2021
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