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More than a dozen Academy scientists—along with several international collaborators—described the new additions.
Mark Ruffo brings more than 20 years of experience in fundraising, operations, advocacy, and marketing.
World-renowned international photo awards spotlight awe-inspiring perspectives on wildlife and conservation
Post-election letter to the Academy community from Executive Director Scott Sampson
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Building, Programs & Events
February 2, 2015
Inventive craft brew inspired by botanist Alice Eastwood and the Academy’s Living Roof.
Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
January 23, 2015
The Academy's second annual wildlife photo competition now accepting submissions.
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
January 8, 2015
A brownbanded bamboo shark lays viable egg—with healthy pup—after 45-month seclusion from males.
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.
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