Aha! moments from the Academy

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Academy veterinarian Freeland Dunker examines a newly hatched African penguin chick
Behind the scenes
A Man for All Species
April 25, 2025
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Close-up photo of an orange painted frogfish with bumpy skin and bulging eyes, on exhibit at Cal Academy
On exhibit
What's New in the AQ? Part II
March 5, 2025
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A wild African penguin basks at a beach in Cape Town, South Africa
In the field
A Penguin Pilgrimage
February 12, 2025
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COP 16 participants during negotiations on establishing a permanent body representing Indigenous interests. Photo by IISD/ENB | Mike Muzurakis
In the field
Five Key Takeaways from the U.N. COP Biodiversity Summit
December 20, 2024
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A woman looks intently at a tropical fish tank exhibit in Hidden Reef at Cal Academy's Steinhart Aquarium
Behind the scenes
Short & Sweet: 6 Science Snippets from 2024
December 13, 2024
Closeup of alligator gar head with characteristic long snout and thick scales on exhibit at Cal Academy
On exhibit
Creature Closeup: Alligator Gar
November 20, 2024
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A group of people hovers around several burning piles of leaves and twigs, in a shaded forest clearing with blue skies in the background.
In the field
Sparking Regeneration With Indigenous Science
November 1, 2024
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People hiking on a lush grassy hillside in San Francisco with a "Prop 4 passed!" banner at the top of the image
In the field
Four Reasons to Vote Yes on Prop 4
October 1, 2024
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The moon rock is displayed in its container, held up by a metal arm and pedestal.
On exhibit
Swoon for Our Moon Rock
September 4, 2024

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