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.
Read MoreFrom 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.
Read MoreOne 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.
Read MoreEcologists 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.
Read MoreSeven large-scale citizen science projects that you can help with right now! Help scientists collect data on our insect friends.
Read MoreA new project called Public Editor invites citizen scientists to work together to fight misinformation and vet the credibility of news.
Read MoreMonarch butterflies face an uncertain future. Their numbers have plummeted in recent decades. Here are some ways you can help.
Read MoreA NASA citizen science project called Disk Detective enlists volunteers to study images of solar systems as they’re forming.
Read MoreUse the power of citizen science to help researchers track emerging climate hazards that can impact your community.
Read Mores they go back to school, kids can try these fun and easy science projects to learn about nature either online or in the great outdoors.
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