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Scientific divers at the California Academy of Sciences engineer a portable chamber to study new fishes.
New exhibit explores the giant natural phenomena that make Northern California like nowhere else on the planet.
Endangered chicks are part of important Species Survival Plan, aimed at sustaining African penguin populations.
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Science & Sustainability
May 24, 2017
Dr. Michelle Trautwein’s team travels to its fifth continent, Australia, to inspect our tiniest roommates.
Exhibits, Science & Sustainability
May 5, 2017
New exhibit showcases the incredible diversity of these prehistoric flying reptiles
Science & Sustainability
April 21, 2017
Citizen scientists from across the country submit over 120,000 iNaturalist observations.
Science & Sustainability
April 11, 2017
The California Academy of Sciences joins forces with SECORE International and The Nature Conservancy
Programs & Events
April 7, 2017
Learn about ancient flying creatures, explore human diversity, and encounter the first full solar eclipse since
Science & Sustainability
April 2, 2017
Scientists survey the waters of Rapa Nui and make first-ever dives to "twilight zone" reefs at 200-500 feet deep
Programs & Events
March 30, 2017
Annual fundraiser on April 27 to feature talks by scientific innovators, live DJ set by Hot Chip, and more.
Science & Sustainability
March 28, 2017
The California Academy of Sciences appoints Nathalie Nagalingum, PhD, as its newest botany curator
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