Pedigree provides insights for maximizing genetic diversity and adaptability in corals bred for conservation. Corals…
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The California Academy of Sciences, located in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, is one of the largest and most renowned natural history museums in the world. Founded in 1853, the Academy is a multidisciplinary institution that combines a natural history museum, an aquarium, a planetarium, and a research institute under one roof. The institution is dedicated to exploring, explaining, and sustaining life on Earth, with a strong emphasis on environmental conservation and education. The Academy’s iconic green building, which opened in 2008, is a model of sustainable architecture, featuring a living roof, solar panels, and an extensive use of recycled materials. The California Academy of Sciences hosts a wide range of exhibits and educational programs that engage the public in science, from the diversity of Earth’s ecosystems to the latest discoveries in astronomy. Its scientists conduct research across the globe, contributing valuable knowledge in fields such as biodiversity, ecology, and climate change.
Stunning new-to-science fairy wrasse is first-ever fish described by a Maldivian scientist. Named after the…
Researchers from the California Academy of Sciences documented 70 new species in 2021, expanding the…
Researchers say management of the predatory fish is critical to protecting Brazil’s coral reefs and…
Research adds evidence to century-long scientific debate and reveals how volcanic activity may have driven…
Researchers say that our framework for classifying coral species needs to be expanded to capture…
By characterizing how ancient life responded to environmental stressors, researchers gain insights into how modern…
Scientists at the California Academy of Sciences Describe 71 New Species in 2019 From geckos…
Six new species of subterranean ants from the genus Prionopelta have been discovered in Madagascar…