Citizen Scientists Study Phytoplankton in Antarctica
Travelers with FjordPhyto sample phytoplankton in Antarctica, helping scientists learn how this fertile ocean region is changing.
Travelers with FjordPhyto sample phytoplankton in Antarctica, helping scientists learn how this fertile ocean region is changing.
Blubber thickness of Yangtze finless porpoises changes with water temperature and varies across the marine mammal’s body regions.
Brain evolution in the Heliconius butterfly is linked to their specific feeding preferences and foraging behaviors.
Droughts can wreak havoc on food supply and crop production, but a new study shows that ethanol can help crops survive.
Rising temperatures in recent years have been linked to observed shifts in bee phenology. These changes may impact pollination.
Genomics opens the way for scientists to track where and which plants are affected most by rapidly spreading pathogens.
Citizen Science Month on the SciStarter Blog features projects and events to all month long during April. Here’s how to get involved!
Digital agriculture uses emerging technologies—including sensors, drones, and artificial intelligence—to collect crop data that can be used to enhance agricultural outcomes.
The Girl Scouts and SciStarter have teamed up to put the spotlight on trees in these citizen science projects.
Research into human migration shows distinct patterns, including the surprising trend toward areas affected by wildfires.