SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 1, 2025) — Submissions for the California Academy of Sciences ' 2026 BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition are now open, and will be accepted through March 1, ...

Skulls is a highly interactive experience, inviting you to touch, draw, and even reimagine your eyesight through various skulls. Experience vision as both predator and prey, try your hand at sketching ...

The California Academy of Sciences announced today that Executive Director Scott Sampson, PhD, will resign following nearly seven years leadin ...

Inside the Coral Regeneration Lab (CoRL), researchers are successfully breeding coral in the Academy's Steinhart Aquarium with the hope of regenerating reefs around the world. Coral reefs are critical ...

Unwind to the delicate, mesmerizing sounds of live guzheng and bask in the glow of the Philippine Coral Reef. It’s about to glow down: LionDanceME returns with a fresh spin on a Lunar New Year ...

Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently, and without warning. Identifying potential hazards ahead of time and planning in advance can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from an ...

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Help everyone stay healthy: It's not required, but we encourage all guests to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations and to mask up indoors. If you’re feeling sick or have been in close contact with ...

Human activities and population growth threaten biodiversity in almost every corner of our planet. Local threats to species richness include land-use changes, pollution, resource exploitation, and ...

The Kimball Natural History Museum draws on over 160 years of Academy research to highlight the uniqueness of our planet in surprising ways. Learn about the fascinating role of color in the natural ...

CATALOG OF SPHECIDAE sensu lato (= Apoidea excluding Apidae) compiled by Wojciech J. Pulawski Available on the internet since September 2003 Introduction This catalog covers the families ...

Carnaval SF is back for year three at NightLife, now with a Fiesta y Fútbol twist! Join our colorful celebration of music, dance, and soccer pride from Latin American, Caribbean, and Afrodiasporic ...