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Post-election letter to the Academy community from Executive Director Scott Sampson
Return every two weeks to see pairs of visiting baby reindeer, camels, and yaks.
The new members join the governing group of more than 500 distinguished scientists and other leaders.
Family-friendly evening includes a silent disco, trick-or-treating, live animal demos, face painting, & crafts
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Leadership, Science & Sustainability
April 28, 2014
Introducing Jonathan Foley, the new Executive Director of the California Academy of Sciences.
Education, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
April 25, 2014
Scientific observation platform allows citizen scientists to contribute to global biodiversity database.
Education, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
March 3, 2014
Science Today app keeps finger on the pulse of science news with engaging videos and original articles.
Education, Exhibits
February 26, 2014
Every skull tells a story. By examining skulls, scientists learn how vertebrate animals live, die, and evolve.
Education, Science & Sustainability
January 28, 2014
Our new digital learning course "Biodiversity" is available for free to science enthusiasts around the world.
Exhibits, Programs & Events
January 1, 2014
From Aug. 1 to Nov. 2, the Academy will display winning images from its inaugural photo competition, BigPicture.
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
January 1, 2014
In its largest diving expedition, Academy scientists traveled to the Philippines' Verde Island Passage.
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
January 1, 2014
Round-eared elephant-shrew found in Namibia represents newest addition to the order Macroscelidea.
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