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The Evolution of the New California Academy of Sciences

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The Wetsuit Wearing Penguin: Pierre Finds His Mojo

02 min 05 sec

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Greg Farrington, executive director of the California Academy of Sciences, tells the story of Pierre, the Academy's oldest Penguin. When Pierre turned 25 he began to lose his feathers, so scientists designed him a wet suit that produced surprising results.
The California Academy of Sciences and Its Living Roof

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Greg Farrington, executive director of the California Academy of Sciences, explains the Academy’s living roof, which consists entirely of native species. He notes the inevitable conundrum of non-native seeds, carried by the wind or birds, integrating with the native species on the roof.
Cal Academy 2.0: Using Social Media to Spur Night Life

02 min 34 sec

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Moira Gunn, host of Tech Nation, and Greg Farrington, executive director of the California Academy of Sciences, discuss the role of social media in reviving interest in the new California Academy of Sciences - especially with the 21 and over Night Life series.

Night Life was awarded "Best Steamy Date" award by San Francisco magazine 7x7.
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samtheman

Posted: 07.01.09, 04:52 PM

I need to head over to their Thursday night social event sometime. I heard it's pretty packed and that it is a lot of fun to socialize, drink and observe everything that the Academy of Sciences have to offer all under one roof. And the music is supposed to be pretty banging.

tsmitheugene503

Posted: 06.17.09, 12:28 PM

I have not been to the Academy of Sciences in quite sometime but I know that when I have gone in the past I have found the Aquarium to be one of the most fascinating parts. I am very interested in seeing their new additions to the museum, especially the living roof. Great video!

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