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Featured Releases
BigPicture is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new book Seeing It All featuring women photographers.
Methuselah the nonagenarian Australian lungfish’s age comes just in time for Steinhart Aquarium’s centennial.
Nonprofit, city, state, & educational orgs have pledged to work together to improve the ecological health of SF
Centennial celebrations include activations across the city, inside the museum, and more.
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Leadership
May 15, 2014
The Academy announces the election of Jerome C. Vascellaro as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees.
Leadership, Science & Sustainability
April 28, 2014
Introducing Jonathan Foley, the new Executive Director of the California Academy of Sciences.
Education, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
April 25, 2014
Scientific observation platform allows citizen scientists to contribute to global biodiversity database.
Education, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
March 3, 2014
Science Today app keeps finger on the pulse of science news with engaging videos and original articles.
Education, Exhibits
February 26, 2014
Every skull tells a story. By examining skulls, scientists learn how vertebrate animals live, die, and evolve.
Education, Science & Sustainability
January 28, 2014
Our new digital learning course "Biodiversity" is available for free to science enthusiasts around the world.
Exhibits, Programs & Events
January 1, 2014
From Aug. 1 to Nov. 2, the Academy will display winning images from its inaugural photo competition, BigPicture.
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
January 1, 2014
Round-eared elephant-shrew found in Namibia represents newest addition to the order Macroscelidea.
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