Tag: "california academy of sciences"
The State of California's Sea Otters
Southern sea otters are local icons, gracing a plethora of souvenirs, murals and postcards throughout central and northern California. With a face like that, it’s easy to see why. But sea otters themselves are not so plentiful. In honor of Sea Otter Awareness Week at the end of September, take a closer look at what’s behind that furry façade.
Post on Sep 17, 2012 by Helen Taylor from QUEST Northern California
Be Moved by "Earthquake": A New E-book and iTunes U Course
What are earthquakes? Gain a new perspective on these powerful phenomena with an e-book and iTunes U course co-produced by the California Academy of Sciences and KQED.
Post on Sep 11, 2012 by Andrea Swensrud from QUEST Northern California
Plan an Ocean-Friendly Staycation
In the spirit of World Oceans Day last week, I decided to research vacation ideas that offer a chance to actually help out the ocean. The goal was to seek out personal ocean interactions that support conservation efforts either directly or at least financially. String a few of these Bay Area activities together, and you've got yourself an ocean-friendly staycation.
Post on Jun 15, 2012 by Helen Taylor from QUEST Northern California
One Whale's Tale
A rooftop is a long way from the deep blue sea, so when I learned that the skull of a juvenile minke whale was resting atop the California Academy of Sciences' living roof, my curiosity was piqued.
Post on Feb 13, 2012 by Helen Taylor from QUEST Northern California
Color Evolution in Nudibranchs
Dr. Rebecca Johnson, postdoctoral researcher from the California Academy of Sciences, tells why nudibranchs evolved to have such beautiful and brilliant color patterns to aid in their defense.
Post on Jun 22, 2011 by Kim Vincent
The Curious and Infamous Camel Spider
Although not a spider, the camel spiders – also known as the wind scorpion or sun spider – has taken its place amongst many tall tales and urban legends.
Post on Jun 10, 2011 by Cat
Producers Notes: Cal Academy Butterfly Collection
Collections Manager Norman Penny gives Science on the SPOT a small peek at The Cal Academy’s vast butterfly collection.
Post on Nov 18, 2010 by Chris Bauer
Producer's Notes: "The Great White Shark Song" Live!
So to celebrate the return of the great white sharks the the Farallon Islands and the opening of the new Farallones exhibit at Cal Academy, QUEST presents “The Great White Shark Song: Live at the Farallones!” by Andy Brandy Casagrande IV.
Post on Sep 16, 2010 by Chris Bauer
Happy Birthday, Claude!
I have a birthday month in common with Claude, the Albino Alligator at the California Academy of Sciences! On Wednesday morning, September 15, 2010 – Claude celebrated his golden birthday and turned 15 years old.
Post on Sep 16, 2010 by Cat
SF Scientist Discovers Earliest Tool Use by Human Ancestors
A Bay Area researcher found evidence that an ancient human ancestor was using stone tools nearly a million years earlier than previously documented.
Post on Aug 11, 2010 by Sheraz Sadiq
The Largest Land Mammal That Ever Lived
With Extreme Mammals opening in less than a month, new boxes and displays are popping up every day.
Post on Mar 17, 2010 by Cat
Holding Hands with an Octopus
A week ago on Tuesday morning, a co-worker and I were able to go behind the scenes and visit with the Giant Red Octopus and his trainer.
Post on Mar 03, 2010 by Cat
Famous African-American Scientists and Innovators: Part III
Black History Month is a remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African-Americans and takes place February of each year.
Post on Feb 18, 2010 by Cat
Passing Time in a Museum
Time is measured a bit differently by those who work in a museum. Exhibits both permanent and temporary have a lot to do with this.
Post on Feb 04, 2010 by Cat
Five Years of Wandering Through the Steinhart
I have been working for the California Academy of Sciences for five years now this month. I have always held a fondness for the aquarium.
Post on Jan 20, 2010 by Cat
San Francisco Science Scene
I love researching and I always have. In high school, the librarians knew me by name because I spent more time with books than peers. In college, I would pick paper topics specifically to gain access to the Bancroft rare books library at Cal. In school, it was easy to fuel my nerdy interests and get lost into a battle of wits amongst friends but in adulthood, I have had to search for like-minded people and events. Below is my list of favorites intellectual haunts in the city.
Post on Dec 10, 2009 by Cat
The Megalodon's Descendants
Among the ancestors of sharks and rays is the megalodon, 45-90 foot predators that fed on whales and dolphins.
Post on Jun 24, 2009 by Cat
Calling all Psocoptera! Science Book Clubs in the Bay Area
Lively discussion and science books, it's a good combination.
Post on May 22, 2009 by Kishore Hari
Producer's Notes: Seahorse Sleuths
This planet may have seemed endlessly bountiful 2000 years ago, but today we can no longer afford to take the survival of non-human species for granted.
Post on May 19, 2009 by Joan Johnson
Science In Action
Science in Action is metamorphosis of creating a "un-museum" through multi-media as well as a tie with the Academy's past. Today, Science in Action exists on the floor as a breaking news exhibit.
Post on Nov 12, 2008 by Cat
