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An aerial complete shot of the California Academy of Sciences, featuring views of Golden Gate Park, a rolling hill.

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

Enjoy a SuperNatural Halloween, lectures, and Family Nature Crafts in October.

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Science & Sustainability
Galápagos Islands face first-ever bird extinction
August 8, 2016

Study elevates the San Cristóbal Island Vermilion Flycatcher to full species status, but not seen since 1987.

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Francisco Negroni (Frutillar, Chile)

The Awakening: Landscape of Fear by Francisco Negroni (Frutillar, Chile)

Programs & Events
September 2016: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
August 2, 2016

Beauty reigns in September with rare gems and minerals, exotic nature photography, and celestial showers

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Science & Sustainability
"Rich bugs" revealed: scientists say homes in wealthier neighborhoods host a greater diversity of indoor insects
August 1, 2016

Survey of 50 urban households indicates “luxury effect” among bugs

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Science & Sustainability
Newly discovered virus a prime suspect in mysterious, often-fatal beak disorder spreading to birds across the United States
July 25, 2016

Avian Keratin Disorder causes debilitating beak overgrowth, preventing birds from feeding and preening.

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BigPicture

"The Courageous Crossing" by Manoj Shah of Nairobi, Kenya.

Programs & Events
August 2016: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
July 8, 2016

Awe-inspiring nature photography, a free teen science night, and exploration of the ocean’s deep coral reefs

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Grand Prize winner

Grand Prize: "White Rhino" by Maroesjka Lavigne of Ghent, Belgium.

Exhibits, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Third annual BigPicture nature photography exhibit opens July 29
July 6, 2016

Exhibit to feature 48 photographs of captivating moments in nature from around the world.

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Science & Sustainability
California Academy of Sciences and SECORE International aim to revolutionize coral reef restoration with one million pieces of concrete
June 16, 2016

New scientific approach intends to rehabilitate imperiled coral reefs on a global scale.

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