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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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Earth graphic from Habitat Earth planetarium show
Education, Exhibits, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
New planetarium show Habitat Earth opens on January 16
December 15, 2014

Upcoming planetarium show takes audiences on a journey through the vast networks of life on Earth.

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An alligator snapping turtle at Steinhart Aquarium
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
Scientists Solve Longstanding Reptile Mysteries with Landmark Study on the Evolution of Turtles
November 23, 2014

Academy scientists use next-generation sequencing technology to refine a turtle “tree of life.”

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A biologist holds two newly hatched penguin chicks from the California Academy of Sciences
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
Two African Penguin Chicks Hatch at the California Academy of Sciences
November 18, 2014

Recent hatches highlight the success of captive breeding programs in sustaining genetically healthy populations.

Grid of iNaturalist observations
Education, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Citizen Science Network iNaturalist Celebrates Millionth Nature Observation as it Launches New Visual Maps
November 10, 2014

iNaturalist.org's new series of maps connects the network's community to the natural world like never before.

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Entomology specimens collected on the Hearst Philippine Biodiversity Expedition
Science & Sustainability
Scientific Collaborative Publishes Landmark Study on the Evolution of Insects
November 5, 2014

Dr. Michelle Trautwein lends fly expertise to study on the evolution of insects.

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Programs & Events
California Academy of Sciences Announces New Fellowship
October 28, 2014

The Osher Fellows program is an extension of more than 30 years of support from the Bernard Osher Foundation.

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Children at an exhibit during 'Tis the Season for Science
Exhibits, Programs & Events
'Tis the Season for Science Returns to the California Academy of Sciences
October 21, 2014

Celebrate the winter holidays with a scientific twist from November 26, 2014 – January 4, 2015

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California Academy of Sciences Welcomes New Fellows, 
Bestows Annual Awards
October 10, 2014

Meet our new fellows and emeritus curators.

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