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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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Animal News, Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
December 22, 2014
In 2014, the California Academy of Sciences added 221 new plant and animal species to our family tree.
Education, Exhibits, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
December 15, 2014
Upcoming planetarium show takes audiences on a journey through the vast networks of life on Earth.
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
November 23, 2014
Academy scientists use next-generation sequencing technology to refine a turtle “tree of life.”
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
November 18, 2014
Recent hatches highlight the success of captive breeding programs in sustaining genetically healthy populations.
Education, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
November 10, 2014
iNaturalist.org's new series of maps connects the network's community to the natural world like never before.
Science & Sustainability
November 5, 2014
Dr. Michelle Trautwein lends fly expertise to study on the evolution of insects.
Programs & Events
October 28, 2014
The Osher Fellows program is an extension of more than 30 years of support from the Bernard Osher Foundation.
Exhibits, Programs & Events
October 21, 2014
Celebrate the winter holidays with a scientific twist from November 26, 2014 – January 4, 2015
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