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Browse the latest news, fact sheets, and images from the Academy’s Press Office.

Featured Releases

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Annual holiday exhibit ‘Tis the Season for Science: Life on Ice returns this winter

Interactive exhibit explores the science of frozen polar regions with live reindeer, festive programs, and more!

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Steinhart Aquarium earns AZA accreditation for excellence in animal care and conservation

AZA accreditation granted to aquariums who demonstrate commitment to ever-rising standards in animal care.

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California Academy of Sciences announced as part of 100Kin10 partner network, helping to train 100,000 new STEM teachers by 2021

The Academy is among more than 40 new partners that will become part of the STEM education network.

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Researchers from the California Academy of Sciences urge investment in museum collections packed with “undiscovered” new species

Team calls for investment in underfunded natural history museum collections (and the treasures they house).

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Big Bang Party After Dark 2018

Grammy Award-winning artist T-Pain performs a live DJ set at Big Bang: Party After Dark 2018.

Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Big Bang Gala 2019 to spotlight the Galápagos Islands
April 19, 2019

Annual fundraiser on April 25 to feature insightful talks and a live DJ set by St. Vincent.

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Science & Sustainability
Citizen scientists across the globe compete in City Nature Challenge April 26 – 29, 2019
April 11, 2019

The wildly successful City Nature Challenge returns this month!

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Science & Sustainability
Scientists measure extent of recovery for critically endangered black abalone
April 1, 2019

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

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Science & Sustainability
Dr. Lauren Esposito honored for 500 Queer Scientists campaign
March 14, 2019

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

Scientist studying the Great Dying in Nevada
Science & Sustainability
Researchers uncover new clues to surviving extinction
March 13, 2019

Ecological transformation after “Great Dying” moves scientists closer to understanding the nature of recovery.

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Exhibits, Programs & Events
Dino Days are coming to the Academy from March 22-May 5, 2019
March 12, 2019

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

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Science & Sustainability
New marine protected area established in the Batangas Province of the Philippines
February 22, 2019

Community-driven MPA a major conservation victory for the “center of the center” of marine biodiversity.

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African penguin chick
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
New African penguin chick joins the Academy's colony
January 24, 2019

Endangered chick is first new addition of 2019; part of important Species Survival Plan.

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