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© 2008 Tim Griffith

© 2008 Tim Griffith

California Academy of Sciences welcomes new Fellows, bestows annual awards

Award ceremony to take place on October 9, 2018.

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Scientific divers from the California Academy of Sciences discover new species of dazzling, neon-colored fish

A new fish species is only known to exist in the deep reefs of St. Pauls Rocks, a remote Brazilian archipelago.

© 2018 California Academy of Sciences
Scientists quantify the vast and valuable finds stored on museum shelves

Scientists team up to quantify the “dark data” in fossil collections.

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© 2018 California Academy of Sciences

Dr. Todd Braje focuses on coastal ecosystems. © 2018 California Academy of Sciences

Academy welcomes newest curator; appoints new chair of anthropology

Dr. Todd Braje, anthropologist, joins the Academy’s Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability.

Releases

© 2018 Amy Patten
Science & Sustainability
San Francisco Bay Area wins City Nature Challenge
May 4, 2018

Citizen scientists from around the globe submit over 400,000 iNaturalist observations of wildlife.

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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.

© 2018 California Academy of Sciences
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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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