Wetland selfies: Project promotes citizen science
Participating in citizen science is as easy as snapping a photo on your smartphone.
Ecology
Jun 29, 2022
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News tagged with citizen science
Identifying bird species by sound, an app opens new avenues for citizen science
The BirdNET app, a free machine-learning powered tool that can identify over 3,000 birds by sound alone, generates reliable scientific data and makes it easier for people to contribute citizen-science data on birds by simply ...
Ecology
Jun 28, 2022
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Citizen scientists are demographically homogenous: The need for a volunteer-centric approach
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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Is there snow in that tree? Citizen science helps unpack snow's effect on summer water supplies
The snow that falls in the mountains is good for more than just skiing, snowshoeing and breathtaking vistas. The snowpack it creates will eventually melt, and that water can be used for hydropower, irrigation and drinking ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 13, 2022
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Mosquito species from Papua New Guinea, lost for 90 years, found in Australia
There are already plenty of mosquitoes in Australia. They bring pest and public health risks to many parts of the country.
Plants & Animals
Jun 08, 2022
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Poll the audience: Using data from citizen science to keep wild birds in flight
Using the eyes and ears of public volunteers can stretch the reach of science, according to a new analysis from Erica Stuber from the Department of Wildland Resources and the Ecology Center. Stuber and a team of researchers ...
Plants & Animals
May 19, 2022
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10,000 observations: Mountain Rain or Snow citizen scientists hit milestone
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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Global citizen science project finds more than 1,700 asteroid trails in Hubble images
Combining artificial intelligence with many keen human eyes, astronomers have found 1,701 new asteroid trails in archival data from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, consisting of more than 37,000 images that span two ...
Astronomy
May 06, 2022
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'Spot the difference' to help reveal Rosetta image secrets
Today, ESA and the Zooniverse launch Rosetta Zoo, a citizen science project that invites volunteers to engage in a cosmic game of "spot the difference." By browsing through pictures collected by ESA's Rosetta mission, you ...
Astronomy
May 06, 2022
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Birdwatchers of the world: Unite and take environmental action
During the COVID-19 lockdowns, an increase in people taking an interest in birdwatching revealed our deep need to connect with nature and community during stressful times. It demonstrated the link between engagement with ...
Ecology
Apr 27, 2022
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