California Academy of SciencesAre facial expressions learned or innate? Dr. David Matsumoto of San Francisco State researched this issue by studying photos of blind and sighted athletes at the 2004 Olympic and Paralympic games.
The California Academy of Sciences is the only place on the planet with an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum, and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof. It’s a stunning architectural achievement with hundreds of unique exhibits and nearly 40,000 live animals.
Science Today: Facial Expressions | California Academy of SciencesCalifornia Academy of Sciences2009-04-16 | Are facial expressions learned or innate? Dr. David Matsumoto of San Francisco State researched this issue by studying photos of blind and sighted athletes at the 2004 Olympic and Paralympic games.
The California Academy of Sciences is the only place on the planet with an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum, and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof. It’s a stunning architectural achievement with hundreds of unique exhibits and nearly 40,000 live animals.
Credits Alicia Cordero Producer: Molly Michelson Videographer: Erik Krumrey Stock Footage and Music: Pond5.com - - -
🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Credits Elizabeth Paige, Education Stewardship Manager, NALC Producer: Molly Michelson Videography: Erik Krumrey, Luna Raya LLC dba West Cliff Creative Stock Footage and Music: Pond5.com - - -
🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Credits Kylie Lev and Mariah Evin, Steinhart Aquarium Videographer/Editor: Nick Perez Producer: Molly Michelson Additional Videography: Owen Bissell Wasting images: Oregon State University, NPS, Chad King / NOAA MBNMS Stock Music and Footage: Pond5.com
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🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Credits Sarah Jacobs Producer: Molly Michelson Videographer: Nick Perez Stock Footage and Music: Pond5.com
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🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Credits Tima Link, Cultural Educator and Weaver, Šmuwič Chumash Producer: Molly Michelson Videographer: Erik Krumrey Images: (Wearing necklace) Cristina Gonazales, Coastal Band Chumash; (Photographer) Althea Edwards Stock Music: Pond5.com - - -
🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Credits Kelly Herbinson, Mary Rhyne-Cook, Elizabeth Paige Videography: Luna Raya LLC dba West Cliff Creative Videographer/Editor: Erik Krumrey Producer: Molly Michelson Stock Footage and Music: Pond5.com
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🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Connect with us: • Facebook: facebook.com/calacademy • Twitter: twitter.com/calacademy • Instagram: instagram.com/calacademyLive Coral Reef Cam | California Academy of SciencesCalifornia Academy of Sciences2024-10-01 | Dive in to the Academy’s Philippine Coral Reef tank-- one of the deepest exhibits of live corals in the world. This impressive tank houses a broad range of aquatic life from the coral reefs and mangroves of the Philippines, a global biodiversity hotspot and an important location for scientific research. Tune in daily at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm PST to watch and listen as Academy divers feed the creatures in the Philippine Coral Reef exhibit and answer visitor questions.
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The California Academy of Sciences is the only place in the world with an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum, and 4-story rainforest all under one roof. Visit us online to learn more and to get tickets: http://www.calacademy.org.
Our cams are live both day and night. Seeing a dark screen? It's likely nighttime. Please tune back in during daylight hours for more action.Live Reef Lagoon Cam (Lagoon View) | California Academy of SciencesCalifornia Academy of Sciences2024-10-01 | Watch as cownose and honeycomb rays circle our mangrove lagoon exhibit in search of their next meal—and it’s not far away. Stop by Tuesday and Thursday at 1:30 pm PT to see the next feeding.
New! Stream the Reef Lagoon exhibit's graceful, otherworldly stingrays to your mobile device or Apple TV with our Stingrays Live app: http://apple.co/2BigCO5.
Learn about the species you can spot on this cam with our Reef Lagoon Field Guide: http://bit.ly/2Al9bSy.
Our cams are live both day and night. Seeing a dark screen? It's likely nighttime. Please tune back in during daylight hours for more action.
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to exploring, explaining, and sustaining life on Earth. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Connect with us: • Facebook: facebook.com/calacademy • Twitter: twitter.com/calacademy • Instagram: instagram.com/calacademyLive Penguin Cam (Underwater View) | California Academy of SciencesCalifornia Academy of Sciences2024-10-01 | Watch our penguins swim, flirt, and nest on three live webcams—now in HD! Native to the coasts of South Africa and Namibia, these flightless birds have an important conservation story to tell. Tune in for daily feedings at 10:30 am and 3:00 pm PST.
Cute alert! Our Pocket Penguins app is now available on a variety of devices so you can delight in the antics of our African penguins wherever you are. Download links here: http://bit.ly/2Alg9aj.
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to exploring, explaining, and sustaining life on Earth. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Cute alert! Our Pocket Penguins app is now available on a variety of devices so you can delight in the antics of our African penguins wherever you are. Download links here: http://bit.ly/2Alg9aj.
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to exploring, explaining, and sustaining life on Earth. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Connect with us: • Facebook: facebook.com/calacademy • Twitter: twitter.com/calacademy • Instagram: instagram.com/calacademyLive Penguin Cam (Colony View) | California Academy of SciencesCalifornia Academy of Sciences2024-10-01 | Watch our penguins swim, flirt, and nest on three live webcams—now in HD! Native to the coasts of South Africa and Namibia, these flightless birds have an important conservation story to tell. Tune in for daily feedings at 10:30 am and 3:00 pm PST.
Cute alert! Our Pocket Penguins app is now available on a variety of devices so you can delight in the antics of our African penguins wherever you are. Download links here: http://bit.ly/2Alg9aj.
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to exploring, explaining, and sustaining life on Earth. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Credits Shannon Tushingham Videographer/Editor: Nick Perez Producer: Molly Michelson Additional Footage: KCET Images courtesy of Shannon Tushingham Stock footage and music: Pond5.com
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🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Connect with us: • Facebook: facebook.com/calacademy • Twitter: twitter.com/calacademy • Instagram: instagram.com/calacademyLive on September 25: Tour of the UniverseCalifornia Academy of Sciences2024-09-26 | Join Morrison Planetarium to go faster than the speed of light as we explore the farthest reaches of the known Universe! Tune in to a tour of the "Digital Universe," using NASA’s OpenSpace software to an experience unlike any other. Bring your astronomy Qs!Scorpions in the Desert | California Academy of SciencesCalifornia Academy of Sciences2024-09-24 | Learn how scorpions thrive in harsh desert environments with an Academy scientist.
🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Credits Tima Link, Cultural Educator and Weaver, Šmuwič Chumash Producer: Molly Michelson Videographers: Erik Krumrey, Nick Perez, Alfred Bordallo Stock Footage and Music: Pond5.com - - -
🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Credits Kelly Herbinson, Executive Director Producer: Molly Michelson Videographer: Erik Krumrey Videography: Luna Raya LLC dba West Cliff Creative Stock Music and Footage: Pond5.com - - -
🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
This video is one of several on the subject of the extinction of the California grizzly bear and the Monarch specimen on display in our California: State of Nature exhibit. View the entire playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS14biAqBAtE9EOLxkNmtGD6c3JmG6RA15
🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Credits Melissa K. Nelson (Turtle Mountain Chippewa), Chair, Cultural Conservancy, Professor, Arizona State University Videography: Robin Moore at Plus M, Presidio Trust Presidio Images: Presidio Trust Producer: Molly Michelson Editor: Matt Blackwell Additional Videography: Nick Perez, Gayle Laird Stock Footage and Music: Pond5.com
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🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
This video is one of several on the subject of the extinction of the California grizzly bear and the Monarch specimen on display in our California: State of Nature exhibit. View the entire playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS14biAqBAtE9EOLxkNmtGD6c3JmG6RA9
Credits Octavio Escovedo, III, Chairman, Tejon Indian Tribe Videographer/Editor: Nick Perez Producer: Molly Michelson Images and Video courtesy of Tejon Indian Tribe Stock Footage and Music: Pond5.com
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🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Credits Videographer/Editor: Nick Perez Producer: Molly Michelson Stock Footage and Music: Pond5.com - - -
🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Credits: Chris Schell, Lauren Stanton, Tali Caspi, Christine Wilkinson Videographer/Editor: Nick Perez Additional Videography: Dannie Holzer, Lauren Stanton, Christine Wilkinson, Tali Caspi, Schell Lab, Vishal Subramanyan Stock Footage and Music: Pond5.com
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🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Connect with us: • Facebook: facebook.com/calacademy • Twitter: twitter.com/calacademy • Instagram: instagram.com/calacademyLive on August 28: Tour of the UniverseCalifornia Academy of Sciences2024-08-29 | Join Morrison Planetarium to go faster than the speed of light as we explore the farthest reaches of the known Universe! Tune in to a tour of the "Digital Universe," using NASA’s OpenSpace software to an experience unlike any other. Bring your astronomy Qs! 🚀Maidu Bear Dances | California Academy of SciencesCalifornia Academy of Sciences2024-08-27 | Learn how the bear dance is an ongoing part of Maidu Culture.
This video is one of several on the subject of the extinction of the California grizzly bear and the Monarch specimen on display in our California: State of Nature exhibit. View the entire playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS14biAqBAtE9EOLxkNmtGD6c3JmG6RA15
Video Credits: Danny Manning, Ricky Prows, Vance Hedrick, Mountain Maidu Videographer/Editor: Nick Perez Producer: Molly Michelson Additional Footage: Oakland Zoo Stock footage and music: Pond5.com - - -
🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
This video is one of several on the subject of the extinction of the California grizzly bear and the Monarch specimen on display in our California: State of Nature exhibit. View the entire playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS14biAqBAtE9EOLxkNmtGD6c3JmG6RA14
Credits Devlin Gandy Editor: Matt Blackwell Videographer: Erik Krumrey Producer: Molly Michelson Stock Footage and Music: Pond5.com
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🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Credits Chris Schell, Christine Wilkinson, Lauren Stanton, Tali Caspi Videographer/Editor: Nick Perez Additional Videography: Dannie Holzer, Lauren Stanton, Vishal Subramanyan, Christine Wilkinson, Tali Caspi, Schell Lab Stock Footage and Music: Pond5.com
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🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
This video is one of several on the subject of the extinction of the California grizzly bear and the Monarch specimen on display in our California: State of Nature exhibit. View the entire playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS14biAqBAtE9EOLxkNmtGD6c3JmG6RA11
Credits Rudy Ortega, Jr. Producer: Molly Michelson Videographer: Erik Krumrey P-22 Images: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Stock footage and music: Pond5.com
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🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Redwood trees and the ecosystems they support are a major focus of our California: State of Nature exhibit. This video is part of our Redwood Connection playlist. For more videos on the subject, click here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS14biAqBAtHX_NmZF5yvYy9RSK0CAqZQ
Credits Jack Dumbacher Videographer/Editor: Nick Perez Producer: Molly Michelson Stock Footage and Music: Pond5.com
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🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Featuring Dr. Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz, University of California, Santa Cruz
The source of about half of the heaviest elements in the Universe has been a mystery for a long time. Although the general picture of element formation is well understood, many questions about the astrophysical details remain to be answered. The key may lie in the collision of neutron stars—violent, energetic, and unusual events that we are now beginning to observe. This talk will focus on recent advances in our understanding of the origin of the heaviest and rarest elements in the Universe.
Please note: this is a live simulcast from Morrison Planetarium; to accommodate in-person guests being seated, the livestream may start up to 5 minutes late. __________
*How to Participate in Q&A on YouTube*
Set up your account in three easy steps and start chatting during YouTube livestreams! If you already have a Google account (Gmail, etc.), skip to Step 2.
Step 1: Set up YouTube Account: https://support.google.com/youtube/an...
On a computer: 1. Go to YouTube. 2. In the top right, click 'Sign in'. 3. Click 'Create Account'. 4. Choose 'For myself'.
On a mobile device: Open the YouTube app. 1. In the top right, tap the profile picture icon. 2. Tap 'Sign in'. 3. Tap 'Add account (+)'.
1. Sign in to YouTube on a computer or the mobile site. 2. Click your profile picture, then select 'Create a channel'. 3. You’ll be asked to create a channel. (Note: In this case, “channel” only refers to your public-facing YouTube username. Member talks on YouTube are only shared with Academy members.) 4. Check the details and confirm to create your channel.
Step 3: Chat during livestreams!
Now that your channel is set-up, you can ask questions and post in the live chat: 1. Click into chat box where it says “Say Something” and begin entering text. 2. Click Send .Setting the Foundation for Grizzlies to Return | California Academy of SciencesCalifornia Academy of Sciences2024-08-08 | Learn how younger generations of the Tongva tribe are stewarding land to safeguard species.
This video is one of several on the subject of the extinction of the California grizzly bear and the Monarch specimen on display in our California: State of Nature exhibit. View the entire playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS14biAqBAtE9EOLxkNmtGD6c3JmG6RA12
Credits Samantha Morales Johnson Yang, Seth Morales Johnson Producer: Molly Michelson Videographer: Erik Krumrey Additional video: Jay Lamars Stock footage and music: Pond5.com
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🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Connect with us: • Facebook: facebook.com/calacademy • Twitter: twitter.com/calacademy • Instagram: instagram.com/calacademyReimagining San Francisco’s Green Spaces | California Academy of SciencesCalifornia Academy of Sciences2024-08-07 | Cities and nature are often thought of at odds with each other, but the reality is that urban green spaces are an essential part of creating thriving cities and supporting the communities within them. In San Francisco, many different organizations are working to protect and nurture use of public space for community health, promoting biodiversity, growing food, educating young people, and restoring relationships between Indigenous people and their native foodways. How can we all work together to ensure that green spaces are accessible to all? Join Foodwise and Reimagining San Francisco to discuss the impact and importance of increasing our city’s climate-wise, biodiverse, and equitable green space, while training the next generation of environmental stewards.
Speakers:
Ted Fang, Founder, Florence Fang Community Farm
Sara Moncada, CEO, The Cultural Conservancy
Tiffany Chung, Director of Education, Foodwise
Jamie Chan, Director of Programs & Partnerships, Gardens of Golden Gate ParkSaving Salmon | California Academy of SciencesCalifornia Academy of Sciences2024-08-06 | Learn how dam removal efforts are creating healthy rivers and forests.
Redwood trees and the ecosystems they support are a major focus of our California: State of Nature exhibit. This video is part of our Redwood Connection playlist. For more videos on the subject, click here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS14biAqBAtHX_NmZF5yvYy9RSK0CAqZQ
Credits Brook Thompson Videographer/Editor: Nick Perez Producer: Molly Michelson Additional Video: KCET, ABC10, Swiftwater Films Images: Brook Thompson Music: Pond5.com
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🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
This video is one of several on the subject of the extinction of the California grizzly bear and the Monarch specimen on display in our California: State of Nature exhibit. View the entire playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS14biAqBAtE9EOLxkNmtGD6c3JmG6RA10
Credits Kevin and Nathan Nuñez Images courtesy of Village of Xaapchivit Videographer/Editor: Erik Krumrey Producer: Molly Michelson Stock footage and music: Pond5.com
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🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Connect with us: • Facebook: facebook.com/calacademy • Twitter: twitter.com/calacademy • Instagram: instagram.com/calacademyLive on July 31: Tour of the UniverseCalifornia Academy of Sciences2024-08-01 | Join Morrison Planetarium to go faster than the speed of light as we explore the farthest reaches of the known Universe! Tune in to a tour of the "Digital Universe," using NASA’s OpenSpace software to an experience unlike any other. Bring your astronomy Qs! 🚀Soaring Condors | California Academy of SciencesCalifornia Academy of Sciences2024-07-30 | Learn how the Yurok Tribe repairs ecosystems through reintroducing condors.
Redwood trees and the ecosystems they support are a major focus of our California: State of Nature exhibit. This video is part of our Redwood Connection playlist. For more videos on the subject, click here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS14biAqBAtHX_NmZF5yvYy9RSK0CAqZQ
Credits Members of the Yurok Tribe Video repurposed from KCET, Tending Nature: Restoring The River with the Yurok, Hupa and Karuk Additional video courtesy of Matt Mais, Yurok Tribe; The Trinity River Restoration Program Stock Footage and Music: Pond5.com Editor: Nick Perez Producer: Molly Michelson - - -
🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Connect with us: • Facebook: facebook.com/calacademy • Twitter: twitter.com/calacademy • Instagram: instagram.com/calacademyReimagining San Francisco | California Academy of SciencesCalifornia Academy of Sciences2024-07-29 | Reimagining San Francisco is an urban nature alliance that brings together a diverse group of San Francisco community-based organizations, government agencies, nonprofits, and educational organizations who share a commitment to shaping for a healthier and greener San Francisco. By working collaboratively on projects that no one organization can do alone, Reimagining San Francisco will help shape a city where people and nature thrive together.
🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Connect with us: • Facebook: facebook.com/calacademy • Twitter: twitter.com/calacademy • Instagram: instagram.com/calacademySummer Systematics Institute 2024 | Final Presentations: Session 1California Academy of Sciences2024-07-26 | Hear from this year's Summer Systematics Institute students, a museum-based internship supported by the NSF's Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. (All times PST.)
10:05 AM — Opening Remarks by Drs. Lauren Esposito & Rebecca Johnson (Co-Directors of the Summer Systematics Institute)
10:10 AM — Keily Peralta, Cornell University // "Elucidating the evolutionary origins of a wooly wild sunflower found in an extreme environment" // Advisor: Isaac Lichter Marck
10:30 AM — Curtis Lawrence, Florida A&M University // "Phylogeography of a cryptogenic frog in the Lesser Antilles" // Advisors: Michael Yuan and Rayna C Bell
10:50 AM — BREAK
11:00 AM — Carol Watkins, Los Angeles Pierce College // "Obtaining DNA Barcodes from Ancient DNA using Overlap Extension PCR" // Advisors: Anna Holmquist and Athena Lam
11:20 AM — Jordyn Scott, Cal Poly Pomona // "Systematics of Tenellia nudibranchs and implications for interpreting distribution patterns" // Advisors: Terry Gosliner and Rebecca Johnson
11:40 AM — Julia Van Orman, Macalester College // "Escape to Madagascar: New spider species from the Great Red Island (Araneae: Dictynidae)" // Advisors: Amin Al Jamal & Lauren Esposito
12:00 PM — LUNCH BREAK
Please re-join us at 1pm on the Session 2 stream: youtube.com/watch?v=a95sgqw-gfkSummer Systematics Institute 2024 | Final Presentations: Session 2California Academy of Sciences2024-07-26 | Hear from this year's Summer Systematics Institute students, a museum-based internship supported by the NSF's Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. (All times PST.)
1:00 PM — Opening remarks by Drs. Lauren Esposito & Rebecca Johnson (Co-Directors, Summer Systematics Institute)
1:05 PM — Julianna Escobedo, Wellesley College // "Platforming Native Communities to Steward Cultural Heritage: Two-Eyed Seeing at the California Academy of Sciences" // Advisor: Shannon Tushingham
1:25 PM — Matteo Alemany, Willamette University // "A sticky situation: Pairing DNA barcoding with morphological data for species identification of long-jawed orb weaver spiders (Tetragnatha sp.)" // Advisors: Maddy Hannappel, Anna Holmquist, Athena Lam, Lauren Esposito
1:45 PM — Haley Arbon, Fordham University // "Out of Amazonia and Back Again: Phylogeography of Thecadactylus geckos" // Advisors: Michael Yuan and Edward Myers
2:05 PM — Sofia Micci, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo // "Act Naturally: How physical environments may influence receptiveness to conservation messaging" // Advisor: Laurel Allen
2:25 PM — BREAK
2:40 PM — Shantel Watson, Rochester Institute of Technology // "Baskets of Knowledge: Basketry as an Ecological and Cultural Artifact in Indigenous California" // Advisor: Shannon Tushingham
3:00 PM — Emilio Chavez, University of California, Berkeley // "A Novel Non-Lethal Method for Scorpion Diet Analysis" // Advisors: Eric Stiner & Lauren Esposito
3:20 PM — Audrey Garcia, UCLA // "Investigating geographical species distributions before and after reservoir construction in northern sierra nevada foothills" // Advisors: Nat Low & Avery Hill
3:40 PM — 3:40 PM — Nia Gladden, Georgia Institute of Technology // "Coming Home: Evaluating the impact of individuals' connection to place as a motivator of conservation behaviors" // Advisor: Laurel Allen
4:00 PM — BREAK
4:10 PM — Matthew McDonald, College of Charleston // "Phylogeographic Patterns in the Baja Coachwhip (Masticophis fuliginosus) Inferred from complete mitochondrial genome sequences" // Advisor: Ed Myers
4:30 PM — Daniel Martinez, San Francisco State University // "Updates from the Field" // Advisors: Jacob Gorneau & Lauren Esposito
4:50 PM — Closing remarks by Drs. Lauren Esposito & Rebecca Johnson
Missed Session 1? Find it here: youtube.com/watch?v=bm26eVezlssBringing Grizzlies Back | California Academy of SciencesCalifornia Academy of Sciences2024-07-25 | Learn surprising insights about grizzly bears—and what factors could enable their return to California.
This video is one of several on the subject of the extinction of the California grizzly bear and the Monarch specimen on display in our California: State of Nature exhibit. View the entire playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS14biAqBAtE9EOLxkNmtGD6c3JmG6RA8
Credits Peter Alagona, UC Santa Barbara, California Grizzly Research Network Videography: Nick Perez and Erik Krumrey Editor: Nick Perez Producer: Molly Michelson Stock Footage and Music: Pond5.com - - -
🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Connect with us: • Facebook: facebook.com/calacademy • Twitter: twitter.com/calacademy • Instagram: instagram.com/calacademyCreature Closeups: Caiman Lizards | California Academy of SciencesCalifornia Academy of Sciences2024-07-24 | These jewel-toned lizards may not leap, but they certainly know how to lounge. Draco and Jade joined the Amazon Flooded Forest exhibit in Nov. 2023… ...and peacefully coexist with our green- crested basilisk and matamata turtles. They aren't caimans, but spiky scales on their backs give them a crocodilian vibe. They use their long forked tongue to sense prey and predators… …and lick their lips after a snack. Our biologists train these brainy lizards to recognize two key cues: Targets mean tasty treats like snails, bait fish, or prawn… ...and a refreshing jungle shower means mealtime is over.
🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Redwood trees and the ecosystems they support are a major focus of our California: State of Nature exhibit. This video is part of our Redwood Connection playlist. For more videos on the subject, click here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS14biAqBAtHX_NmZF5yvYy9RSK0CAqZQ
Credits Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino, mak-'amham/Cafe Ohlone Producer: Molly Michelson Videographer: Nick Perez Images: Hugo Alhberg/Heath Ceramics Stock Footage and Music: Pond5.com - - -
🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Connect with us: • Facebook: facebook.com/calacademy • Twitter: twitter.com/calacademy • Instagram: instagram.com/calacademyMeet Audrey | SSI Live: Cosmic Conversations, Ep. 15California Academy of Sciences2024-07-19 | Join us as we have a discussion with SSI intern Audrey about her summer research in Community Science!Respect, Reciprocity, and Reverence | California Academy of SciencesCalifornia Academy of Sciences2024-07-18 | Hear about settler colonialism and Indigenous worldviews from a member of the Tongva tribe.
This video is one of several on the subject of the extinction of the California grizzly bear and the Monarch specimen on display in our California: State of Nature exhibit. View the entire playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS14biAqBAtE9EOLxkNmtGD6c3JmG6RA13
Credits Kimberly Johnson Producer: Molly Michelson Videographer: Erik Krumrey Additional Video: Jay Lamars Stock Footage and Music: Pond5
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🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Connect with us: • Facebook: facebook.com/calacademy • Twitter: twitter.com/calacademy • Instagram: instagram.com/calacademyMeet Keily | SSI Live: Cosmic Conversations, Ep. 14California Academy of Sciences2024-07-18 | Join us as we have a discussion with SSI intern Keily about her summer research in Botany!Meet Julianna | SSI Live: Cosmic Conversations, Ep. 13California Academy of Sciences2024-07-17 | Join us as we have a discussion with SSI intern Julianna about her summer research in Anthropology!Californias Redwood Trees | California Academy of SciencesCalifornia Academy of Sciences2024-07-16 | Explore different species of redwood trees with Academy scientists.
Redwood trees and the ecosystems they support are a major focus of our California: State of Nature exhibit. This video is part of our Redwood Connection playlist. For more videos on the subject, click here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS14biAqBAtHX_NmZF5yvYy9RSK0CAqZQ
Credits Sarah Jacobs and Emily Magnaghi Videographer/Editor: Nick Perez Producer: Molly Michelson Additional Footage: Frans Lanting Stock Footage and Music: Pond5.com - - -
🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Video credits: Rebekah Kim Nick Perez, Videographer/Editor Molly Michelson, Producer/Writer Additional images courtesy of: OpenSFHistory.org Tejon Indian Tribe Monarch the Grizzly, Susan Middleton
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🙌 Now More Than Ever, We Need Your Support The Academy has a new mission: to regenerate the natural world through science, learning and collaboration. Please consider a donation to bit.ly/3JcOewJ — any amount helps. Thank you!
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The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof.
Connect with us: • Facebook: facebook.com/calacademy • Twitter: twitter.com/calacademy • Instagram: instagram.com/calacademyMeet Julia | SSI Live: Cosmic Conversations, Ep. 11California Academy of Sciences2024-07-11 | Join us as we have a discussion with SSI intern Julia about her summer research in Arachnology!Meet Haley | SSI Live: Cosmic Conversations, Ep. 10California Academy of Sciences2024-07-10 | Join us as we have a discussion with SSI intern Haley about her summer research in Herpetology!Meet Shantel | SSI Live: Cosmic Conversations, Ep. 9California Academy of Sciences2024-07-04 | Join us as we have a discussion with SSI intern Shantel about her summer work as a Biological Illustrator!