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More than a dozen Academy scientists—along with several international collaborators—described the new additions.
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World-renowned international photo awards spotlight awe-inspiring perspectives on wildlife and conservation.
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Science & Sustainability
October 24, 2022
Academy researchers use cutting-edge sequencing technology to determine origins of color mimicry in beetles.
Leadership
October 13, 2022
The 39-member Board continues to be led by Board Chair Dan Janney.
Leadership, Science & Sustainability
October 11, 2022
The new Fellows join the governing group of more than 450 distinguished scientists and leaders.
Programs & Events
September 29, 2022
Festivities will include a silent disco, trick-or-treating, live animal encounters, planetarium shows, and more.
Science & Sustainability
September 27, 2022
Academy biologists helped train local researchers, co-develop research questions, and collect coral spawn.
Exhibits
September 8, 2022
The BigPicture exhibit showcases 49 of the best nature photographs from around the globe
Science & Sustainability
August 15, 2022
Identified on the community science platform iNaturalist, the species add to California's biodiversity
Education
July 6, 2022
Academy awarded $2.1 million in state budget funds to support Thriving California Environmental Learning Plan
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