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Post-election letter to the Academy community from Executive Director Scott Sampson
Return every two weeks to see pairs of visiting baby reindeer, camels, and yaks.
The new members join the governing group of more than 500 distinguished scientists and other leaders.
Family-friendly evening includes a silent disco, trick-or-treating, live animal demos, face painting, & crafts
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The stability of ancient ecosystems depended on species with important, big-picture roles in food web.
Endowed position is named in honor of William J. Patterson, former Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Annual Halloween party will feature trick-or-treating, live animal demos, planetarium shows, and more.
The California Academy of Sciences appoints Lauren Esposito, PhD, as its newest arachnology curator.
The Academy elects Dr. Jill Tarter as President; welcomes eight new members to Board of Trustees.
Take a peek at the wonders that await in October!
Afterschool programs nationwide are enjoying exciting new science-rich content, straight from the Academy.
3D shape analysis of primate shoulder blades answers longstanding questions about our oldest ancestor.
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