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The California Academy of Sciences plans to reopen on Tuesday, October 13. Members and donors visit first!
Global nature observation network iNaturalist surpasses 50 million wild plant and animal observations.
Sarah Jacobs, western flora specialist, joins the Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability.
The Academy welcomes Derek Mitchell to its Board of Trustees.
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Animal News
October 26, 2018
Team constructs new family tree for group of nudibranchs; discovers color mimics.
Science & Sustainability
October 3, 2018
Award ceremony to take place on October 9, 2018.
Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
October 2, 2018
Experts from around the world to share the latest science and techniques for coral reef restoration.
Science & Sustainability
September 21, 2018
A new fish species is only known to exist in the deep reefs of St. Pauls Rocks, a remote Brazilian archipelago.
Building, Programs & Events
September 21, 2018
The Academy marks a decade of science and discovery with special anniversary events.
Science & Sustainability
September 19, 2018
Scientists team up to quantify the “dark data” in fossil collections.
Science & Sustainability
September 10, 2018
Dr. Todd Braje, anthropologist, joins the Academy’s Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability.
Building, Programs & Events
September 4, 2018
In honor of the Academy's tenth anniversary, museum will offer free admission to all during three-day period.
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