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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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Exhibits
August 28, 2008
The Academy's new 212,000-gallon aquarium tank holds the world's deepest living coral reef display.
Science & Sustainability
June 4, 2008
Dr. Zeresenay Alemseged brings his expertise in early human evolution to his new role as anthropology chair.
Science & Sustainability
April 7, 2008
Proposed protected areas will preserve the maximum number of species.
Building, Exhibits
January 1, 2008
The California Academy of Sciences is constructing a dynamic new facility in Golden Gate Park.
Science & Sustainability
January 31, 2006
Academy Scientist Brian Fisher uses new ant discovery to help halt plans to disrupt last remaining ant habitat.
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