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Dr. Lauren Esposito describes two genera and three new species of Earth's oldest living, land-based arthropods
Museum stands up for climate leadership and commits to zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2025
Summer music series to feature Connan Mockasin, Electric Guest, Ryan Hemsworth, and more
The California Academy of Sciences joins forces with SECORE International and The Nature Conservancy
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Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
June 21, 2017
From stunning aerial views to rarely-seen underwater wonders, images represent best in nature photography
Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
June 20, 2017
Snapshot Cal Coast (6/23–7/2) encourages citizen scientists to connect with nature and explore the coast
Science & Sustainability
May 30, 2017
Researchers return from the Philippines with new species discoveries and deeper insights into threatened reefs.
Science & Sustainability
May 24, 2017
Dr. Michelle Trautwein’s team travels to its fifth continent, Australia, to inspect our tiniest roommates.
Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
May 5, 2017
New exhibit showcases the incredible diversity of these prehistoric flying reptiles
Science & Sustainability
April 21, 2017
Citizen scientists from across the country submit over 120,000 iNaturalist observations.
Programs & Events
April 7, 2017
Learn about ancient flying creatures, explore human diversity, and encounter the first full solar eclipse since
Science & Sustainability
April 2, 2017
Scientists survey the waters of Rapa Nui and make first-ever dives to "twilight zone" reefs at 200-500 feet deep
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