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Academy biologist Luiz Rocha wins 2021 Rolex Award for Enterprise for research on mesophotic coral reefs
New paper provides framework for how community science data can reach its full potential
Brand new exhibit, Sharks, opens May 28 at the California Academy of Sciences
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Science & Sustainability
November 10, 2020
Partners join forces to target meaningful biodiversity protections.
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!
Programs & Events
September 21, 2020
The Academy's newest planetarium show transports viewers to epic observatories in Chile.
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.
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