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Citizen Science Lessons During the Pandemic

July 30, 2021July 29, 2021 SciStartercitizen science, citizen science projects, STEM education

When educators were adapting to new stresses in early 2020, citizen science was an invaluable resource.

Climate Change SciStarter Blog

As Ghost Forests Spread, Researchers Ask for Help Keeping Track

July 16, 2021July 20, 2021 SciStartercitizen science, citizen science projects, forests

Document the formation of ghost forests — stands of dead trees that were recently killed by salt stress — with citizen science.

Citizen Science Genetics and Heredity Health

One Million Volunteers Could One Day Revolutionize Medicine

April 2, 2021April 5, 2021 SciStartercitizen science, citizen science projects, medicine

NIH program promises to revolutionize medicine and cure some of the nation’s deadliest diseases. Hundreds of thousands of volunteers are needed.

Astronomy and Astrophysics Citizen Science SciStarter Blog

Citizen Scientists Have Found Dozens of Brown Dwarfs Near Earth

March 26, 2021April 3, 2021 SciStartercitizen science projects, stars

Volunteers scanning the night sky for elusive hints of Planet Nine are uncovering the secrets of a strange class of stars called brown dwarfs.

Botany Citizen Science SciStarter Blog

Watching Plants with Project Budburst

January 22, 2021June 7, 2021 SciStartercitizen science projects, plants

Join communities across the world in observing plant life cycles – any plant, any place, any time – by participating in Project Budburst.

Astronomy and Astrophysics Citizen Science SciStarter Blog

Explore the Cosmos at Home

December 3, 2020June 6, 2021 SciStartercitizen science projects, 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.

Citizen Science SciStarter Blog

Old Family Fishing Photos Unlock the History of Atlantic Fisheries

November 27, 2020March 31, 2021 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.