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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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Education, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
March 23, 2017
Second annual "Challenge" grows to 16 participating cities. Nationwide announcement of results on Earth Day 4/22
Programs & Events
March 10, 2017
A month-long celebration of all things celestial, capped off by San Francisco’s biggest party of the year!
Exhibits, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
March 2, 2017
Annual competition awards the best in wildlife and conservation photography.
Programs & Events
February 9, 2017
A new way to experience the Academy’s beloved rainforest; plus dark matter, black holes, and birthday parties!
Programs & Events
January 10, 2017
Animal love is in the air!
Programs & Events
January 6, 2017
Weekly after-hours series for adults announces new year of programs.
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
December 17, 2016
From a fleet of shining beetles to an armored African lizard, these discoveries add to Earth’s tree of life.
Programs & Events
December 8, 2016
Make having fun learning about science one of your New Year’s resolutions!
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