It often starts with something small, such as a new bird in a branch, a vibrant butterfly in a yard, a colorful plant growing ...

In celebration of Citizen Science Month, the event on Saturday gave attendees a chance to get an up-close look at an array of ...

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 ...

Defining Citizen Science in Context | Panelists opened by offering working definitions of citizen science—not just as data collection by non-scientists, but as a broader model for collaboration, where ...

Zoubeida R. Dagher, professor in University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), remembers the childhood joy she felt as she helped her brother with his homemade ...

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 ...

Citizen science, in which researchers work alongside members of the public to collect or analyze data, brings multiple benefits, extending the capabilities of research teams and aiding public ...

Ever wondered what it might feel like to spot giant spider crabs while you're snorkeling? Or check plants for the circular ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. The federal government spends a lot of money on scientific research and projects, but even so, it can’t do everything without a little ...

A citizen science study has found participants’ mental wellbeing is positively affected, in a variety of ways. The two of us can often be found in a patch of scrubby bushland, phone in hand, slowly ...