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#citizen-science

OMG science

These ants quietly took over Manhattan and they're not stopping there

Researchers are tracking the spread of the newly dubbed ManhattAnt in New York City through public sightings.

fromWashington Post

OMG science

Twenty master gardeners have collected 25,000 bees. Here's why.

Community involvement in bee monitoring is vital for understanding biodiversity.

Citizen scientists can drive significant contributions to environmental research.

fromThe Oaklandside

5 days ago

OMG science

Help identify local species at the annual Lake Merritt BioBlitz

Citizen scientists can help document biodiversity during the Lake Merritt BioBlitz, promoting community engagement without the need for expertise.

fromwww.nytimes.com

2 weeks ago

NYC food

Hunting the Wild Mushrooms of New York City

New York City boasts remarkable biodiversity, especially in mushrooms, largely due to the passionate efforts of local amateur mycologists.

fromwww.npr.org

OMG science

These ants quietly took over Manhattan and they're not stopping there

Researchers are tracking the spread of the newly dubbed ManhattAnt in New York City through public sightings.

fromWashington Post

OMG science

Twenty master gardeners have collected 25,000 bees. Here's why.

Community involvement in bee monitoring is vital for understanding biodiversity.

Citizen scientists can drive significant contributions to environmental research.

fromThe Oaklandside

5 days ago

OMG science

Help identify local species at the annual Lake Merritt BioBlitz

Citizen scientists can help document biodiversity during the Lake Merritt BioBlitz, promoting community engagement without the need for expertise.

Celebrating Citizen Science Month with new government-sponsored projects

Citizen scientists play a crucial role in advancing scientific research by collaborating with government agencies like NASA.

#marine-conservation

fromConde Nast Traveler

These Cruise Lines Are Turning Leisure Travelers into Citizen Scientists

Citizen science through expedition cruises enables travelers to contribute to environmental research while enjoying their journeys, enhancing both their experience and conservation efforts.

3 weeks ago

UK politics

AI scanning helps Scottish conservation project turn tide for flapper skate

Catching large flapper skate is a significant accomplishment for anglers and an indicator of successful conservation efforts.

fromConde Nast Traveler

These Cruise Lines Are Turning Leisure Travelers into Citizen Scientists

Citizen science through expedition cruises enables travelers to contribute to environmental research while enjoying their journeys, enhancing both their experience and conservation efforts.

3 weeks ago

UK politics

AI scanning helps Scottish conservation project turn tide for flapper skate

Catching large flapper skate is a significant accomplishment for anglers and an indicator of successful conservation efforts.

more#marine-conservation

fromHackernoon

4 years ago

Online Community Development

How to Test for Neighborhood-Level Internet Disparities | HackerNoon

The Markup's LevelUp series addresses digital disparities and promotes ethical journalistic practices.

Canada news

1 month ago

Decades after peregrines came back from the brink, a new threat emerges

Peregrine falcon populations are declining in urban environments, raising concerns about their adaptability and survival.

Citizen scientists like Gordon Propp are witnessing significant drops in local falcon populations.

fromBrooklyn Paper

2 months ago

Brooklyn

In Brooklyn, the Great Backyard Bird Count connects people with birds and contributes to science that protects them * Brooklyn Paper

The Great Backyard Bird Count encourages global participation in bird counting for ecological research.

'Alarming' chemical levels found in East rivers

Eastern England and London have the worst river water quality in the UK, with alarming levels of pollutants and chemicals found.

3 months ago

Data science

Researchers seek to expand citizen scientist' testing of UK river quality

Citizen science initiatives in river water testing are crucial for enhancing monitoring and addressing pollution issues effectively.

'Alarming' chemical levels found in East rivers

Eastern England and London have the worst river water quality in the UK, with alarming levels of pollutants and chemicals found.

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

3 months ago

Data science

Researchers seek to expand citizen scientist' testing of UK river quality

Citizen science initiatives in river water testing are crucial for enhancing monitoring and addressing pollution issues effectively.

more#water-quality

Miscellaneous

Beatriz da Costa's pigeon-based eco-art project takes flight again in Los Angeles

Beatriz da Costa's PigeonBlog revolutionized environmental art by using homing pigeons to gather real-time air quality data, merging art with citizen science.

London

Hunt for invasive bug damaging London trees

Volunteers track the invasive plane lace bug threatening London plane trees, highlighting environmental concerns due to its sap-sucking behavior.

Astronomers Just Discovered A Low-Mass Object Flying At a Million Miles Per Hour

A newly discovered object in space has scientists investigating its origin and immense velocity, which might align with historical cosmic events.

CWISE J124909.08+362116.0 could have been expelled from a globular cluster due to interactions with black holes.

fromPhys

OMG science

Saturday Citations: Citizen scientists observe fast thing; controlling rat populations; clearing nanoplastic from water

Discovery of CWISE J124909+362116.0, the first low-mass hypervelocity star, suggests a link to a white dwarf supernova event.

fromThe Verge

fromApp Developer Magazine

Black Lives Matter

This app lets you help scientists find new black holes

Scientists are recruiting the public to help identify potential black holes using an app that analyzes images of the night sky.

Miscellaneous

Astronomy magazine ScopeTrader releases October 2024 issue | App Developer Magazine

The October 2024 ScopeTrader issue showcases innovative astronomy tools, highlights community involvement in stargazing, and promotes citizen science initiatives.

fromInverse

Astronomers Just Discovered A Low-Mass Object Flying At a Million Miles Per Hour

A newly discovered object in space has scientists investigating its origin and immense velocity, which might align with historical cosmic events.

CWISE J124909.08+362116.0 could have been expelled from a globular cluster due to interactions with black holes.

fromPhys

OMG science

Saturday Citations: Citizen scientists observe fast thing; controlling rat populations; clearing nanoplastic from water

Discovery of CWISE J124909+362116.0, the first low-mass hypervelocity star, suggests a link to a white dwarf supernova event.

fromThe Verge

fromApp Developer Magazine

Black Lives Matter

This app lets you help scientists find new black holes

Scientists are recruiting the public to help identify potential black holes using an app that analyzes images of the night sky.

Miscellaneous

Astronomy magazine ScopeTrader releases October 2024 issue | App Developer Magazine

The October 2024 ScopeTrader issue showcases innovative astronomy tools, highlights community involvement in stargazing, and promotes citizen science initiatives.

more#astronomy

fromPortlandTribune.com

Data science

OPINION: Protecting local salmon through community science

Community science enables non-experts to contribute to scientific research, promoting inclusivity and stewardship.

#water-pollution

7 months ago

Privacy professionals

Citizen scientists' to check UK rivers for sewage and pollution

Public engagement in monitoring rivers is necessary due to diminishing independent oversight of water quality in the UK.

Citizen scientists are using technology to assess river health and push for changes in pollution regulation.

OMG science

The 'citizen scientists' testing Thames pollution

Water companies polluting the River Thames face no accountability, risking public health and safety for recreational users.

Citizen scientists are testing river quality due to inadequate government policies holding polluters accountable.

7 months ago

Privacy professionals

Citizen scientists' to check UK rivers for sewage and pollution

Public engagement in monitoring rivers is necessary due to diminishing independent oversight of water quality in the UK.

Citizen scientists are using technology to assess river health and push for changes in pollution regulation.

OMG science

The 'citizen scientists' testing Thames pollution

Water companies polluting the River Thames face no accountability, risking public health and safety for recreational users.

Citizen scientists are testing river quality due to inadequate government policies holding polluters accountable.

more#water-pollution

fromsun-sentinel.com