Fly On The Wall
The Fly on the Wall blog came to life as an attempt to record some of the quirky, unique happenings that go on behind-the-scenes at the California Academy of Sciences. There's never a dull moment around here.
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PenguinCams
Twenty African penguins live in the Academy. Their daily antics are visible to our worldwide audience via beautiful, high-resolution webcams. Our senior aquatic biologist, Pam Schaller, blogs about the penguins' escapades.
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Gulf of Guinea in Peril
Dr. Bob Drewes has led three multidisciplinary Academy expeditions to the tiny country of Sao Tome and Principe, remote islands off the west coast of Africa that has recently discovered oil. Track Bob's race to save indigenous plants and animals before further exploration and drilling threatens to devastate the natural environment.
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Climate Change
Polar ice is melting. Hurricanes are on the rise. Flowers are blooming ahead of schedule. Polar bears can't find enough food. Is this due to global warming or just part of Earth's natural cycle? Dr. Peter Roopnarine answers these and other questions.
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"Science in Action" Podcasts
Broadcast veteran Jerry Kay hosts "Science in Action", a series of exciting, 90-second stories showcasing the Academy and the natural world. Bing Quock, of the Morrison Planetarium, also provides quarterly updates of the night-time sky in his Sky Tour.
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Expeditions |
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For more than 100 years, scientists from the California Academy of Sciences have set off to explore the globe, returning with knowledge that has enriched our understanding of life on Earth. Today, Academy expeditions teams continue to roam the world, discovering new species and gathering information about the fragile environments they live in.
Science Heroes |
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Science Heroes take care of the animals, grow coral, clean tanks, design exhibits, lead tours, educate kids, and lead active research in the field. In short, they make great role models for kids to look up to and be inspired by. Learn more »
