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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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Leadership
March 18, 2021
The Academy stands in solidarity with the AAPI community and calls for an immediate end to anti-Asian violence.
Science & Sustainability
March 16, 2021
Characterizing how ancient life responded to environmental stressors provides modern-day insights.
Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
March 4, 2021
California Academy of Sciences welcomes two new Osher Fellows bringing expertise on art, society, and nature.
Building
March 4, 2021
The museum plans to reopen on March 15 to members and March 17 to the general public.
Exhibits
February 11, 2021
The Academy recently received a Moonshot Award to advance equity in gender representation across museum content.
Leadership, Science & Sustainability
January 28, 2021
California Academy of Sciences joins leading U.S. aquariums to support action on climate and ocean conservation
Science & Sustainability
December 8, 2020
This year researchers collaborated to describe 213 new-to-science species from five continents and three oceans.
Programs & Events
December 1, 2020
BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition opens, awarding prizes for best nature and wildlife photos.
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