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fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Your dog could save us from America's most annoying invasive species

Citizen scientists can use their dogs to effectively find spotted lanternfly eggs, contributing to conservation efforts.
Science
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Citizen scientists pinpoint 10,000 eclipsing star pairs

Citizen scientists have identified over 10,000 eclipsing binary star pairs, aiding in astrophysical research.
The Eclipsing Binary Patrol uses machine learning and public participation to validate potential star pairs.
#birdwatching
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 months ago
Brooklyn

In Brooklyn, the Great Backyard Bird Count connects people with birds and contributes to science that protects them * Brooklyn Paper

fromBrooklyn Paper
5 months ago
Brooklyn

In Brooklyn, the Great Backyard Bird Count connects people with birds and contributes to science that protects them * Brooklyn Paper

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fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Program seeks NYS volunteers to track wildlife with trail cameras | Cornell Chronicle

Snapshot NY encourages citizen participation in wildlife conservation by utilizing trail cameras to collect data on animal populations across New York.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Citizen testing reveals phosphate crisis' in English and Welsh rivers

More than a third of freshwater sites in England and Wales exceed phosphate levels, highlighting the river pollution crisis.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago

Help identify local species at the annual Lake Merritt BioBlitz

Join citizen scientists at the annual Lake Merritt BioBlitz Saturday to help document Lake Merritt's array of living organisms.
OMG science
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

Celebrating Citizen Science Month with new government-sponsored projects

NASA is increasing its citizen scientist recruitment efforts, participating in Citizen Science Month and aiming for one million contributions by the end of April.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Hunting the Wild Mushrooms of New York City

New York City's biodiversity is extraordinary, with 2,143 documented mushroom species, a testament to both nature's richness and the enthusiasm of the New York Mycological Society.
NYC food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

AI scanning helps Scottish conservation project turn tide for flapper skate

Catching large flapper skate is a significant accomplishment for anglers and an indicator of successful conservation efforts.
fromHackernoon
5 years ago

How to Test for Neighborhood-Level Internet Disparities | HackerNoon

The LevelUp series at The Markup aims to protect readers by improving digital security and addressing disparities in internet access across U.S. cities.
Online Community Development
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Decades after peregrines came back from the brink, a new threat emerges

Peregrine falcon populations are declining in urban environments, raising concerns about their adaptability and survival.
Citizen scientists like Gordon Propp are witnessing significant drops in local falcon populations.
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