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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STATEMENT

Black Lives Matter

Read Dr. Scott Sampson’s statement regarding our support of Black Lives Matter and the anti-racism, diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion work that lies ahead.
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Livestreaming lectures, Virtual NightLife, and more
THURSDAYS AT 7 PM (PT)

Virtual NightLife

Fix yourself a quarantini and enjoy surprising science, live music, and inspiring art every Thursday with our Virtual NightLife and NightSchool livestreams.
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NEW LIVESTREAMS EVERY WEEK

Academy Breakfast Club

Hungry for science? Coming right up. Tune in to Academy Breakfast Club for livestreamed lectures served by an all-star cast of Academy scientists.
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YOUTUBE PREMIERE: SEPTEMBER 26 AT 12 PM (PT)

Big Astronomy

Journey to Chile’s giant telescopes and meet the people behind the lenses in the Academy’s newest planetarium show.
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Venom

Encounter an electrifying assortment of venomous species in the aquarium’s newest exhibit, opening later this year.
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