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Featured Releases
This year researchers collaborated to describe 213 new-to-science species from five continents and three oceans.
BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition opens, awarding prizes for the best nature and wildlife photos
Partners join forces to target meaningful biodiversity protections.
The Academy's newest planetarium show transports viewers to epic observatories in Chile.
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Exhibits
November 9, 2020
A festive, outdoor experience exploring science with live reindeer, snow flurries, and more at the Academy!
Exhibits
October 8, 2020
Winning images from the Academy's annual BigPicture photography competition to go on exhibit October 23
Leadership, Science & Sustainability
October 7, 2020
California Academy of Sciences welcomes new Fellows, bestows annual awards. Virtual award ceremony October 13.
Building, Exhibits
September 29, 2020
The California Academy of Sciences plans to reopen on Tuesday, October 13. Members and donors visit first!
Science & Sustainability
September 21, 2020
Global nature observation network iNaturalist surpasses 50 million wild plant and animal observations.
Science & Sustainability
September 15, 2020
Sarah Jacobs, western flora specialist, joins the Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability.
Leadership
July 22, 2020
The Academy welcomes Derek Mitchell to its Board of Trustees.
Leadership
July 13, 2020
The California Academy of Sciences appoints Mary Nemerov as new Chief Philanthropy Officer.
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