A citizen science project uncovers a new humpback whale calving ground around the Great Barrier Reef.
Until recently, the number of citizen scientists in Australia was estimated at between 100,000 and 130,000 people. But this is a major underestimate. My survey of about 20 key organisations suggests ...
The 2026 South Australian Citizen Science Awards, presented by Inspiring South Australia, the Department for Environment and Water, and the South Australian Chapter of the Australian Citizen Science ...
The lights in the auditorium darken. The cacophony of voices subsides. The enormous screen comes to life, displaying a satellite image of Australia and the scattering of islands directly to the north.
Scientists can’t be everywhere all at once, as much as they’d like to. Many of the problems citizen science helps solve are concerned with spreading the net wider — or getting more helping hands on ...
In 2024, volunteers like you made more than 2.5 MILLION data contributions to SciStarter Affiliate projects alone! Science thanks you! And while we appreciate each and every one of you, in this ...
Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. April has always felt like a favorite time of year for people who like science, civic life and the idea that ordinary citizens can still ...
Citizen science is a powerful tool for involving more people in research. By influencing policy, it is transforming conservation at global, national and local levels. Citizen science actively ...