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Citizen Science Education SciStarter Blog 

Designing Citizen Science Projects for Everyone

January 15, 2021January 9, 2021 SciStarterEduaction, Learning, National Academies, Science Learning

The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine’s report, Learning Through Citizen Science: Enhancing Opportunities by Design, on how citizen science increases participant learning.

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Blogs Citizen Science SciStarter Blog 

Is Rainwater Safe to Drink?

January 8, 2021January 3, 2021 SciStarterrain

A citizen science project called Off the Roof tested rainwater runoff collected by volunteers. They found that rainwater can be easily treated, but does often have contaminants similar to what’s found in streams and rivers.

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Astronomy Citizen Science SciStarter Blog 

Explore the Cosmos at Home

December 3, 2020November 29, 2020 SciStartercitizen science projects, cosmos, outer space, space

From studying light pollution to growing tomato seeds that have flown in orbit, these citizen science projects can help you and your kids enjoy the cosmos at home.

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Citizen Science SciStarter Blog 

Old Family Fishing Photos Unlock the History of Atlantic Fisheries

November 27, 2020November 24, 2020 SciStartercitizen science projects, fishing, overfishing

One captain’s old fishing photos grew into a citizen science project called FISHstory. Researchers hope it can teach them about the health of today’s fish populations.

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Animals Blogs Citizen Science Ornithology SciStarter Blog 

Revolutionizing Bird Watching with Radar

November 6, 2020November 5, 2020 SciStarterbird behavior, bird watching, birds

Ecologists can now forecast bird migrations like meteorologists forecast the weather. But without on-the-ground citizen science observations, it’s hard to tell a songbird from a goose.

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Citizen Scientists Fighting Misinformation Citizen Science SciStarter Blog 

Citizen Scientists Fighting Misinformation

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 SciStartercitizen science projects, information, misinformation

A new project called Public Editor invites citizen scientists to work together to fight misinformation and vet the credibility of news.

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Citizen Science Environment SciStarter Blog 

3 Ways to Help Save Monarch Butterflies

October 2, 2020September 23, 2020 SciStarterinsects, Monarch butterflies, monarchs

Monarch butterflies face an uncertain future. Their numbers have plummeted in recent decades. Here are some ways you can help.

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Computer Science SciStarter Blog 

Computer-powered Citizen Science

September 25, 2020September 21, 2020 SciStarterartificial intelligence, computers

With the help of citizen science volunteers, researchers are using artificial intelligence and computers to make scientific breakthroughs.

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Education SciStarter Blog 

8 Fun Science Experiments You Can Easily Do at Home

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 SciStarterexperiments, students

Looking for a science project to do with kids? These experiments go beyond the trivial and incorporate real-world scientific research.

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Astronomy Citizen Science SciStarter Blog 

Help NASA Find Out How Planets Form

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 SciStarterNASA

A NASA citizen science project called Disk Detective enlists volunteers to study images of solar systems as they’re forming.

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Spotlight: Health

cocoa flavanols are good for you Biology Cognitive Neuroscience Health 

Cocoa Flavanols Could Boost Your Brainpower

January 18, 2021January 15, 2021 Science Connectedaging, Chocolate, Cocoa, Cognitive Performance, Flavanols, nutrition
Chocolate really is good for you! The flavanols found in cocoa can improve brain oxygenation and performance on complex tasks even...
biomarkers Biology Genetics Health 

Predictive Power of Biomarkers in Pediatric ICU

January 6, 2021January 3, 2021 Science ConnectedAKI, biomarker, kidney injury, medicine, pediatric
Biomarkers allow doctors to detect kidney malfunction earlier, and have the potential to change how we test and treat diseases in...
“Rotten Egg” Gas’ Surprising Role in Your Breathing

“Rotten Egg” Gas’ Surprising Role in Breathing

November 30, 2020November 29, 2020 Science Connectedbreathing, neurons, neuroscience, respiratory health
Covid-19 stay-at-home orders

Your health on COVID-19 stay-at-home orders

November 25, 2020November 17, 2020 Science ConnectedCOVID-19, health, mental health, obesity, stay-at-home orders

Alzheimer’s Care Access: City vs Country

November 23, 2020November 17, 2020 Science ConnectedAlzheimer’s, healthcare, Medicare, mental health, neuroscience, nursing home, rural
How Fiber Can Help The Body Fight Bacteria

How Fiber Helps Your Body Fight Bacteria

November 16, 2020November 5, 2020 Science Connectedbacteria, fiber, health, immunology

Spotlight: Citizen Science

Citizen Science Education SciStarter Blog 

Designing Citizen Science Projects for Everyone

January 15, 2021January 9, 2021 SciStarterEduaction, Learning, National Academies, Science Learning
The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine's report, Learning Through Citizen Science: Enhancing Opportunities by Design, on how citizen science...
Blogs Citizen Science SciStarter Blog 

Is Rainwater Safe to Drink?

January 8, 2021January 3, 2021 SciStarterrain
A citizen science project called Off the Roof tested rainwater runoff collected by volunteers. They found that rainwater can be easily...

Explore the Cosmos at Home

December 3, 2020November 29, 2020 SciStartercitizen science projects, cosmos, outer space, space

Old Family Fishing Photos Unlock the History of Atlantic Fisheries

November 27, 2020November 24, 2020 SciStartercitizen science projects, fishing, overfishing

Revolutionizing Bird Watching with Radar

November 6, 2020November 5, 2020 SciStarterbird behavior, bird watching, birds
Citizen Science Projects about Insections

Citizen science projects featuring insects, spiders and their relatives

October 30, 2020October 29, 2020 Science Connectedcitizen science projects, insects
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