Learn about our charismatic African penguin colony from an Academy biologist. Daily, 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The Academy's Summer Systematics Institute is an eight-week paid research internship for undergraduates interested in natural science. Learn more today!

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (July 21, 2025) — The California Academy of Sciences and partners at The Marine Mammal Center can confirm the unfortunate news that 22 whales have died in the wider San Francisco Bay ...

Our planet's surface may be mostly covered in water, but how much of that can we use? In this activity, students will see how water is distributed across different sources, how much can be used by ...

Do you know the relative sizes of the planets in our solar system? Put yourself to the test with some Play-doh.

In addition to showcasing live footage from a unique ecosystem, each of the three videos in the Exploring Ecosystems series features an opportunity for students to actively participate in a ...

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Shannon Bennett, PhD, is Chief of Science and Associate Curator of Microbiology at the Academy, studying infectious diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

Using paper drinking cups, our pre-made patterns, and a push-pin, you can make your very own constellations!

It contains resources—including lessons, readings, and worksheets—to help communicate the value of citizen science to students and cultivate their sense of empowerment and impact when performing ...

Evidence from fossils, glaciers, and complementary coastlines helps reveal how plates once fit together.

The mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Exploration: We generate new knowledge and understanding of the ...