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Lauren Esposito
Dr. Lauren Esposito honored for 500 Queer Scientists campaign

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

Scientist studying the Great Dying in Nevada
Researchers uncover new clues to surviving extinction

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

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T. rex model in garden
Dino Days are coming to the Academy from March 22-May 5, 2019

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

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African penguin chick
New African penguin chick joins the Academy's colony

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

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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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Academy building in Golden Gate Park
Leadership
Four new members join the Academy's Board of Trustees
December 17, 2018

These new members join the Board as the Academy celebrates the tenth anniversary of its new green building.

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Luiz Rocha © 2017 California Academy of Sciences

An unprotected coral head off of Easter Island, Chile will now have a chance to be integrated into a recently created MPA. [Luiz Rocha © 2017 California Academy of Sciences)

Science & Sustainability
Scientists warn of slow progress towards United Nations biodiversity targets
December 6, 2018

Team praises widespread commitment but calls for broader participation to better protect marine ecosystems.

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Science & Sustainability
Academy scientists describe 229 species in 2018
December 4, 2018

From fish to flowering plants and seahorses to snakes, these 229 new species grow Earth's tree of life.

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BigPicture Winged Life First Place

Photo by Claudio Contreras, Winged Life First Place category winner, BigPicture 2018

Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
Submissions for BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition open December 1
November 27, 2018

Sixth annual photo competition awards captivating wildlife and conservation images with cash prizes and exhibit.

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© 2016 Marlene Hill Donnelly

An ancient relative of crocodiles and birds (left) attacks an ancient relative of plant-eating mammals (right) in an illustration depicting life 240 million years ago. © 2016 Marlene Hill Donnelly

Science & Sustainability
New study explores ecosystem stability
November 23, 2018

Findings raise questions about the stability of our modern global system.

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Exhibits
Annual holiday exhibit ‘Tis the Season for Science returns with outdoor ice rink
November 7, 2018

Interactive exhibit explores polar animals and features outdoor ice rink and snow flurries.

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Animal News
Scientists from the California Academy of Sciences describe 17 new species of vibrantly patterned sea slugs from the Indo-Pacific
October 26, 2018

Team constructs new family tree for group of nudibranchs; discovers color mimics.

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