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California Academy of Sciences welcomes new Academy Fellows. (© 2008 Tim Griffith)

California Academy of Sciences Welcomes 14 New Fellows, Bestows Two Prestigious Awards

The Academy announces its newest class of Fellows, comprised of distinguished scientists and researchers.

Milky Way’s evolution in reverse, spanning three billion years
New planetarium film, Spark: The Universe in Us, opens November 10 at the California Academy of Sciences

Narrated by Diego Luna, original all-digital production visualizes never-before-seen celestial events.

Coral releasing gamete bundles during an assisted spawning event in the Academy's Coral Regeneration Lab
California Academy of Sciences and Roatán Marine Park Receive $1.5 Million Grant for Coral Restoration in Honduras

The grant funds the first coral rearing lab in Honduras and the development of coral conservation techniques.

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Academy Joins Forces with More Than 100 Zoos and Aquariums to Advance Global Goals to Protect Wildlife and Wild Places

Association of Zoos and Aquariums resolve to halt and reverse the world’s catastrophic decline in biodiversity.

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California Academy of Sciences and the Dalio Ocean Initiative
Science & Sustainability
Deep-diving marine scientists from the California Academy of Sciences capture rare look at hurricane impact on coral reefs
November 15, 2016

Academy researchers dove into the wake of Hurricane Matthew to survey little-known storm impacts on coral reefs.

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Leadership, Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences welcomes new Fellows, bestows annual awards
November 13, 2016

Award ceremony to take place on November 15, 2016

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'Tis the Season for Science

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Programs & Events
December 2016: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
November 7, 2016

See the Academy transformed into a wintry wonderland with the return of the exhibit 'Tis the Season for Science.

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Reindeer exhibit display
Exhibits, Programs & Events
Annual holiday exhibit ‘Tis the Season for Science returns on November 23
October 25, 2016

The Academy's annual holiday exhibit features live reindeer, indoor snow, festive performances, and more.

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Specimen display at SuperNatural Halloween
Programs & Events
The Academy to host SuperNatural Halloween 2016
October 10, 2016

Annual Halloween event will take place on October 28.

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CAS Snowman Theater

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Programs & Events
November 2016: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
October 7, 2016

Celebrate the return of ‘Tis the Season for Science, plus a look at the newly revamped Morrison Planetarium!

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Leadership
The Academy welcomes five new members to its Board of Trustees
September 30, 2016

Meet the newest members of the Academy's Board of Trustees.

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Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
Gems and Minerals Unearthed opens September 30
September 7, 2016

New exhibit to feature nearly 400 geologic specimens from the Academy’s renowned collection.

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