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ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
OMG science

Academy of Sciences raising sea stars whose population was devastated during ocean heat wave

Researchers at California Academy of Sciences are raising Sunflower Sea Stars in a lab to rescue them from near extinction.
The disappearance of Sunflower Sea Stars led to the rapid increase in purple sea urchins, causing harm to local kelp forests. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Visitors line up to see and smell a corpse flower's stinking bloom in San Francisco

The endangered corpse flower bloomed in San Francisco, drawing crowds to witness its rare and pungent spectacle.
The Amorphophallus titanum mimics the smell of a dead carcass to attract flies for pollination during its infrequent blooming period. [ more ]
Kqed
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Academy of Sciences to Ring In Black History Month with After Hours Event | KQED

The California Academy of Sciences will host its first ever Black History Month celebration as part of its NightLife event series.
The celebration will include music, dance, art, talks, and a marketplace for Black-owned businesses. [ more ]
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