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

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

Ocean acidification
Unprecedented coral reef experiment shows acidification from carbon dioxide slows growth

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

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Expedition Reef planetarium show
Expedition Reef, an all-new planetarium show, opens March 16

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)

Academy announces unprecedented free field trip program thanks to $20 million endowment from Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock

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

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Science Game Jam
Education, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
The California Academy of Sciences hosts second-annual teen-focused “Science Game Jam”
April 21, 2016

Bay Area youth will prototype exciting science-themed games about California food, water, and energy.

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Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
SF vs. LA: citizen scientists race to document local biodiversity in statewide showdown starting April 14
April 12, 2016

“City Nature Challenge” participants will use iNaturalist to explore California’s legendary wildlife, 4/14–21.

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Penguins + Pajamas

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Programs & Events
May 2016: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
April 8, 2016

A look at the outer realms of the solar system and indoor “glamping” mark the Academy highlights this May.

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Science & Sustainability
New study on “Burnt Hot Dog” sea cucumbers raises red flags for threatened global fisheries
March 22, 2016

Sea cucumbers are particularly vulnerable to pollution and overfishing; scientists call for protections.

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Big Bang Gala
Leadership, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Big Bang Gala 2016 to feature M. Sanjayan, Wendy Schmidt, Andrew Revkin, and Adam Savage
March 11, 2016

Annual fundraiser supports the Academy's world-class scientific exploration and engagement programs.

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Science & Sustainability
New snakebite research pits drugs against deadly venoms, shows promising step towards first-ever field antidote
March 11, 2016

Snakebite, a scourge in the tropical world, accounts for up to five million bites and 100,000 deaths annually.

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Incoming!

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Exhibits, Programs & Events
April 2016: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
March 5, 2016

Enormous asteroids, tiny moons, and the biggest party in town mark April’s highlights at the Academy.

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incoming

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Programs & Events
March 2016: Programs and Events at the California Academy of Sciences
February 11, 2016

Featuring out-of-this-world new shows, programs, and exhibits all about the wonders of space exploration!

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