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Interactive exhibit explores the science of frozen polar regions with live reindeer, festive programs, and more!
AZA accreditation granted to aquariums who demonstrate commitment to ever-rising standards in animal care.
The Academy is among more than 40 new partners that will become part of the STEM education network.
Team calls for investment in underfunded natural history museum collections (and the treasures they house).
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New finds from Ethiopia push tool use back by almost a million years.
The Academy's innovative building earns the highest sustainability rating of any museum in the world.
Learn why the new California Academy of Sciences is one of San Francisco's must-see destinations.
The Academy's new 212,000-gallon aquarium tank holds the world's deepest living coral reef display.
Dr. Zeresenay Alemseged brings his expertise in early human evolution to his new role as anthropology chair.
Proposed protected areas will preserve the maximum number of species.
The California Academy of Sciences is constructing a dynamic new facility in Golden Gate Park.
Academy Scientist Brian Fisher uses new ant discovery to help halt plans to disrupt last remaining ant habitat.
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