7 results for "citizen science"
🌐 Global NewsKentucky Man Finds 7-Foot Mystery Fossil Named 'Godzillus
An amateur fossil hunter spent an entire summer excavating a nearly seven-foot fossil in Kentucky that has professional paleontologists completely stumped. The 450-million-year-old discovery might be a species science has never seen before.
🌍 Planet WinsPerth's 145 Dolphins Tracked for a Decade Show Loyalty
A researcher named after the animal she studies has spent over a decade documenting Perth's coastal dolphins, revealing how they stick to their social groups, adapt their diets with the seasons, and raise their young. The findings are helping protect these resilient marine mammals and inspiring citizen scientists to join the effort.
💡 SolutionsVolunteers Now Essential for Global Health Data Tracking
After a major data program shut down, everyday citizens are stepping up to fill critical gaps in tracking global health and wellbeing goals. Researchers say volunteer-collected data could support 60% of United Nations development indicators.
🚀 InnovationScientists Discover 72 New Species from Sea Slugs to Sunflowers in 2025
Researchers at California Academy of Sciences described an incredible 72 new species in 2025, including a fuzzy wildflower found by a volunteer in Texas and a commonly seen bird that turned out to be its own unique species. These exciting discoveries span six continents and remind us how much wonder still awaits in our natural world.
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🌍 Planet WinsBritish Citizens Unite to Track 646 Winter Flowers in Climate Study
Over 1,600 citizen scientists across Britain and Ireland kicked off their New Year by participating in a beloved annual tradition: hunting for winter blooms. Their collective effort is creating invaluable data that helps researchers understand and respond to our changing climate, turning everyday nature lovers into powerful contributors to environmental science.
💛 Acts of KindnessCape Town Community Unites to Save Endangered Toads with Innovation and Heart
Dedicated volunteers and conservationists in Cape Town are making a real difference for endangered western leopard toads through creative solutions like special underpasses and citizen patrols. This heartwarming collaboration between scientists, community members, and nature lovers shows how people can work together to protect vulnerable wildlife in urban areas.
🚀 InnovationBackyard Bug Hunters Unite: How Everyday Photographers Are Helping Science Thrive
Thousands of amateur photographers across Australia are turning their backyards into living laboratories, capturing stunning images of insects while contributing valuable data to scientists. The Bug Hunt project proves that anyone with a camera can make a meaningful difference in protecting our environment.