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The museum plans to reopen on March 15 to members and March 17 to the general public.
The Academy recently received a Moonshot Award to advance equity in gender representation across museum content.
This year researchers collaborated to describe 213 new-to-science species from five continents and three oceans.
BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition opens, awarding prizes for the best nature and wildlife photos
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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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