Could Evolution be Changing your Neighborhood Squirrels?
Black squirrels — a relic of ancient, old-growth forests — are now more common in cities. To understand why, scientists want to track the color of squirrels in your backyard.
Category: Citizen Science
Most People Aren’t Climate Scientists. We Should Talk About Climate Change Anyway
Most Americans don’t talk about climate change. But many experts think that getting communities involved in climate science is the best path forward.
Uncovering the History of Harvard’s ‘Human Computers’
More than a century ago, women called “human computers” changed our understanding of the universe. Now volunteers are making discoveries in their old notebooks.
Make a Picnic for Ants…For Science!
Create a picnic for ants with the Ant Picnic citizen science project to help scientists understand the dietary preferences of this crucial speices.
Science Games Advance Genetic Research
By playing citizen science games like Phylo, Colony B and Borderlands Science, you can join scientific research projects in your free time.
Making a Difference for Air Quality in Pakistan
Air pollution kills hundreds of thousands of people every year in Pakistan, yet no one was monitoring air quality. Now a group of citizen scientists is prompting change.
Watching Plants with Project Budburst
Join communities across the world in observing plant life cycles – any plant, any place, any time – by participating in Project Budburst.
Designing Citizen Science Projects for Everyone
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.
Is Rainwater Safe to Drink?
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.
Explore the Cosmos at Home
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.