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Two children view the colorful Academy in Action exhibit kiosk.

The new Academy in Action exhibit spotlights the flora, fauna, research and regeneration work in the Academy's three regeneration initiatives.

New Academy in Action exhibit brings California Academy of Sciences’ global regeneration initiatives to life

Multimedia kiosk spotlights biodiversity research and conservation across islands, coral reefs, and California.

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A gaze of raccoons (six visible) perks up as a car peels by in Golden Gate Park. They are illuminated against a dark backdrop.

A gaze of raccoons perks up as a car peels by in Golden Gate Park. This image and five others were included in the photo story “Cities Gone Wild” by Corey Arnold, who won the 2023 BigPicture Grand Prize.

2024 BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition is now open

In its 11th year, the competition focuses a visual lens on the extraordinary wonders of the natural world.

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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.

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Zsolt Kudich
Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
BigPicture natural world photography exhibit opens July 31, 2015
July 1, 2015

New exhibit highlights award-winning nature and conservation images.

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Lectures at the California Academy of Sciences
Programs & Events
August 2015: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
June 30, 2015

Go behind-the-scenes, explore space, and marvel at captivating moments in nature from around the world

Nudibranch California Academy of Sciences
Science & Sustainability
Scientists discover more than 100 new marine species in the Philippines during California Academy of Sciences expedition
June 5, 2015

Academy scientists discover more than 100 new species, and collect live specimens for 2016 exhibit.

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The California Academy of Sciences

© Tim Griffith

Programs & Events
June and July 2015: Programs and Events for Children and Families at the California Academy of Sciences
May 28, 2015

New Exhibit!
Color of Life
Opening June 12, 2015

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Ike Kwon
Leadership
California Academy of Sciences names Ike Kwon as Chief Operating Officer
May 26, 2015

As Chief Operating Officer, Kwon will oversee infrastructure, guest and building operations, and technology.

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Programs & Events
June 2015: Lectures and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
May 5, 2015

Benjamin Dean Astronomy Lectures

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NightLife DJ and guests
Programs & Events
NightLife LIVE announces lineup for 2015
April 28, 2015

Lineup announced for second annual NightLife LIVE summer music series.

First lionfish in Brazil
Science & Sustainability
First invasive lionfish discovered in Brazil
April 21, 2015

Scientists from the California Academy of Sciences announce the first invasive lionfish discovered in Brazil.

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