Cal Academy opens at 9:30 a.m. Mon.–Sat. and 11 a.m. Sun. 10 a.m. Enjoy tea and a “performance” where a living plant’s electrical rhythms transform into music. Daily, 10 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Learn about ...
Scientists have now estimated the number of species on Earth. Hint: It's somewhere between the numbers of 3 and 100 million ...
“For a while it was uncertain whether or not lionfish would extend into the South Atlantic,” says Academy Curator of Ichthyology and study co-author Luiz Rocha. “Now that we know they are here, it is ...
Mandarin dragonets live in the western Pacific Ocean, from Hong Kong down to Australia. (Laos and the Federated States of Micronesia have both paid them tribute on postage stamps.) The species has not ...
Learn about the Axolotl and its importance to culture and nature. Connect with these amazing animals and beyond through this hands-on watercolor workshop with 2027 Osher Fellow Josué Rojas . Learn ...
Next Generation Science Standards: 5-ESS1.A; Using Models; Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information; Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Engaging in Argument from Evidence This resource was ...
Note: See previous post on December 9 In my prior post, I talked about how sea slugs sense their environments using rhinophores (horn-like appendages on their heads). In this post, I will describe how ...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (August 15, 2022) — California now has two new scorpions on its list of species, thanks to the efforts of two keen-eyed high school students from the Bay Area and the California ...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 2, 2025) — It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Claude, our beloved albino alligator, has passed away at the age of 30. Claude was an iconic California ...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (July 21, 2023) — In a major milestone for marine conservation, the Verde Island Passage (VIP) in the Philippines has been named a Hope Spot by international ocean conservation ...
The California Academy of Sciences’ new exhibit, Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity, aims to inspire wonder and curiosity about this uniquely complex organ, illustrate the incredibly adaptive ...
Today we shared the difficult news with the Academy’s team that we would be implementing a round of staffing and budget reductions to address our recurring deficit and create a clear path to a ...
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