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The wooly devil is a new-to-science desert plant in the sunflower family.
California Academy of Sciences and Partners Uncover New Sunflower Species in Big Bend National Park, Texas

The wooly devil is the first new plant genus and species discovered in a U.S. national park in nearly 50 years.

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A group of black and white African penguins sits on a rock, surrounded by heart shaped felt valentines.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Cal Academy as African penguins receive valentines for their nests, Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m. & 3 p.m.

Heart-warming tradition educates the public about the potential extinction of critically endangered species.

A volunteer prepares a dry botany specimen to be scanned.
California Academy of Sciences Receives $3.6 Million to Digitize Entire Botany Collections

Digitization of 2.3M specimens will expand & bolster the curation, accessibility, & public utility of herbarium.

Three friends smile for the camera in a dark room with a neon NightLife sign behind them
California Academy of Sciences kicks off Black History Month with NightLife “Black Thursday” event, February 6

Featuring live performances, interactive experiences, a Black-owned business marketplace, soul food, & cocktails

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Leadership
Letter to the Academy Community
November 7, 2024

Post-election letter to the Academy community from Executive Director Scott Sampson

Two juvenile reindeer with antlers are pictured nuzzling each other
Exhibits
Holidays Bring Baby Animals, Spirited Performances, Wintry Science Programs, and more to the California Academy of Sciences
October 24, 2024

Return every two weeks to see pairs of visiting baby reindeer, camels, and yaks.

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Composite of headshots from 2024 new Fellows, Fellows Medalists, and Distinguished Service Awardees

Top row (left to right): Alexis Jackson, PhD; Dave Catania; Elizabeth Kools; Daniel Costa, PhD; David Lindberg, PhD; Andrea Swei, PhD. Middle row (left to right): Sarah Jacobs, PhD; Jorge Ramos, PhD; Desiré Whitmore, PhD; Martín Tresguerres, PhD; Lucia Lohmann, PhD; Jaime Chaves, PhD. Bottom row (left to right): Don Hankins, PhD; Patricia Manley, PhD; Peter Alpert, PhD; Mónica Feliú-Mójer, PhD; Renato Aguilera, PhD; Scott Andrew Morrison, PhD.

Leadership
California Academy of Sciences Welcomes 14 New Fellows, Bestows Four Prestigious Awards
October 15, 2024

The new members join the governing group of more than 500 distinguished scientists and other leaders.

SuperNatural returns to Cal Academy October 26
Programs & Events
SuperNatural Halloween extravaganza returns to California Academy of Sciences on Saturday, October 26
September 30, 2024

Family-friendly evening includes a silent disco, trick-or-treating, live animal demos, face painting, & crafts

mock up design of the big picture 2024 exhibit, at the Piazza in the Academy with red-orange bubble highlights throughout the exhibit.
Exhibits
New Academy Exhibit Celebrates the Beauty of the Natural World through Incredible Wildlife Photography
September 9, 2024

The exhibit will feature winning images from the BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition.

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Five new trustees are pictured in close-cropped headshots

Clockwise from top left: Priya David Clemens, Will Evers, Staci Slaughter, Ahmed Muhammad, Enkhush Amarbal.

Leadership
California Academy of Sciences Welcomes Five New Members to its Board of Trustees
September 4, 2024

For the first time, the cohort includes two college student Youth Trustees.

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Artist rendering of the icy Europa moon surface, with spacecraft and Jupiter in the background

Artist rendering of the Europa Clipper mission.

Exhibits
California Academy of Sciences to host NASA’s exhibit “Voyage of Europa Clipper: Exploring an Alien Ocean” Sept. 4-9, 2024
August 5, 2024

Gear up for the Oct. 2024 mission launch with interactive exhibits, captivating models, and NASA experts on hand

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Estefanía Pihen González is pictured outdoors in a white blazer and blue blouse.
Education, Leadership
California Academy of Sciences Announces New Chief of Education and Learning
July 15, 2024

Estefanía Pihen González brings over 15 years of experience in sustainability education in diverse communities.

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