Over the last century, the contributions of citizen scientists have proven a vital source of scientific data, with projects such as the Christmas Bird Count fueling high-impact research programs. However, less data has been ...
Other
Jun 22, 2022
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When the 10,000th observation was submitted to Mountain Rain or Snow on the morning of March 15th, wet snow was falling on much of the Sierra Nevada. The National Weather Service was predicting slick mountain passes and possible ...
Environment
May 11, 2022
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When it rains, it pours. Make hay while the sun shines. Save for a rainy day. Come rain or shine. The English language is overflowing with phrases about the weather, especially rain, or the lack of it. Fascination with the ...
Environment
Mar 25, 2022
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To our horror, another mass coral bleaching event may be striking the Great Barrier Reef, with water temperatures reaching up to 3 degrees Celsius higher than average in some places. This would be the sixth such event since ...
Ecology
Mar 21, 2022
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Marine scientists have found removing macroalgae from reefs can help coral larvae settle and has great possibilities as a citizen-science project to help coral reefs survive.
Plants & Animals
Feb 14, 2022
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About 30% of the water on the planet is under the ground, out of sight and not easily accessed. Little is known about this "invisible" groundwater. This is especially so in remote areas, such as the part of South Africa's ...
Environment
Nov 29, 2021
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During the winter, a few degrees can make all the difference between digging your car out of a snowbank and rushing rivers overtopping their banks. Why? Winter storms at near-freezing temperatures have notoriously fickle ...
Earth Sciences
Nov 15, 2021
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Millions of people in Indonesia, a vast low-lying archipelago in Southeast Asia with the second-longest coastline in the world, live in flood-prone river and coastal areas. Floods and storms are the most common type of disaster ...
Environment
Jul 27, 2021
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Researchers worldwide are quickly realizing the power of citizen science, and more research projects than ever are tapping into that new power.
Ecology
May 4, 2021
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Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) are looking for volunteers to help create Australia's longest daily weather record from a globally recognized climate change "hot spot."
Environment
Apr 20, 2021
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