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Citizen scientists across the globe compete in City Nature Challenge April 26 – 29, 2019

The wildly successful City Nature Challenge returns this month!

© 2015 Jeff Goddard
Scientists measure extent of recovery for critically endangered black abalone

Scientists say there is still work to be done for the recovery of the critically endangered black abalone.

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Lauren Esposito
Dr. Lauren Esposito honored for 500 Queer Scientists campaign

Awarded by the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals.

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T. rex model in garden
Dino Days are coming to the Academy from March 22-May 5, 2019

Life-size dinosaur models take over the East Garden, prehistoric fossils on exhibit, special programs, and more.

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Party After Dark dance floor
Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Big Bang 2018 to feature Mark Tercek, Dr. David Titley, and Innovators Forum with Jessica Lessin, Davida Herzl, Lesley Marincola, and Dr. Laura Stachel
April 18, 2018

Annual fundraiser on May 10 to feature talks by scientific innovators, live DJ set by T-Pain, and more.

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Science & Sustainability
Citizen scientists across the globe compete in City Nature Challenge April 27 – 30, 2018
April 4, 2018

Third-annual competition will document global biodiversity using iNaturalist. Results announced May 4.

Ocean acidification
Science & Sustainability
Unprecedented coral reef experiment shows acidification from carbon dioxide slows growth
March 13, 2018

New findings are a clear call for immediate global action on climate change.

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Expedition Reef planetarium show
Exhibits, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Expedition Reef, an all-new planetarium show, opens March 16
March 9, 2018

Deep-diving show explores the hidden world of coral reefs and science-based solutions to keep reefs healthy.

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Students on an Academy field trip

Tripling the total reach of the program, this expansion ensures that all kindergarten through fifth grade students in San Francisco can benefit from the joy, inspiration, and education of a facilitated visit to the Academy. (Photo credit: Noah Graham/Golden State Warriors)

Education
Academy announces unprecedented free field trip program thanks to $20 million endowment from Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock
March 5, 2018

Acclaimed program for all 4th and 5th grade students in San Francisco will expand to K-5.

Control burns
Science & Sustainability
Scientists team up to investigate fire—and long-term resilience—in a Northern California forest
February 13, 2018

How can we avoid megafires? A healthy stretch of forest near Lake Tahoe hints that active management is key.

Flattie spider © 2015 Dr. Yu Zeng
Science & Sustainability
Fastest spin on Earth? For animals that rely on legs, scientists say one spider takes gold
February 8, 2018

Study shows flattie spiders turn to capture their prey at a speed nearly three times faster than an eye blink.

California owls
Science & Sustainability
Marijuana farms expose owls to rat poison in northwest California
January 11, 2018

As timberland converts to cannabis, spotted and barred owls test positive for rat poison.

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