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© 2018 California Academy of Sciences
Citizen scientists across the globe compete in City Nature Challenge April 26 – 29, 2019

The wildly successful City Nature Challenge returns this month!

© 2015 Jeff Goddard
Scientists measure extent of recovery for critically endangered black abalone

Scientists say there is still work to be done for the recovery of the critically endangered black abalone.

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Dr. Lauren Esposito honored for 500 Queer Scientists campaign

Awarded by the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals.

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Dino Days are coming to the Academy from March 22-May 5, 2019

Life-size dinosaur models take over the East Garden, prehistoric fossils on exhibit, special programs, and more.

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© 2016 Marlene Hill Donnelly

An ancient relative of crocodiles and birds (left) attacks an ancient relative of plant-eating mammals (right) in an illustration depicting life 240 million years ago. © 2016 Marlene Hill Donnelly

Science & Sustainability
New study explores ecosystem stability
November 23, 2018

Findings raise questions about the stability of our modern global system.

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Exhibits
Annual holiday exhibit ‘Tis the Season for Science returns with outdoor ice rink
November 7, 2018

Interactive exhibit explores polar animals and features outdoor ice rink and snow flurries.

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Animal News
Scientists from the California Academy of Sciences describe 17 new species of vibrantly patterned sea slugs from the Indo-Pacific
October 26, 2018

Team constructs new family tree for group of nudibranchs; discovers color mimics.

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© 2008 Tim Griffith

© 2008 Tim Griffith

Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences welcomes new Fellows, bestows annual awards
October 3, 2018

Award ceremony to take place on October 9, 2018.

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Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Leading coral scientists to convene in a coordinated effort to save coral reefs
October 2, 2018

Experts from around the world to share the latest science and techniques for coral reef restoration.

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Science & Sustainability
Scientific divers from the California Academy of Sciences discover new species of dazzling, neon-colored fish
September 21, 2018

A new fish species is only known to exist in the deep reefs of St. Pauls Rocks, a remote Brazilian archipelago.

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Building, Programs & Events
Academy celebrates tenth anniversary of groundbreaking new building in Golden Gate Park
September 21, 2018

The Academy marks a decade of science and discovery with special anniversary events.

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Science & Sustainability
Scientists quantify the vast and valuable finds stored on museum shelves
September 19, 2018

Scientists team up to quantify the “dark data” in fossil collections.

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