The word "nemotia" is a neologism, a newly coined term that in this case, describes the sense of overwhelmingness and ...

The bright colors of butterfly wings, the sweet aromas of flowers, and the euphonious melodies of songbirds all evolved as ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

In perhaps what seems like an oxymoron, the term "citizen science" has become a trend. Those picturing scientists in lab coats and goggles might be surprised to learn that a lot of scientific data is ...

This year’s Citizen Science Month may be winding down at the end of April, but you can help researchers collect and analyze their data all year long. This week, citizen science platform Zooniverse has ...

We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite projects and resources for partaking in citizen science at home. If you’re interested in keeping up with Nature’s citizen science community, you can join our ...

This April, we’re celebrating Citizen Science Month, connecting you with new opportunities to find purpose, community, and even escape as you support the following research efforts: Every one of these ...

Building on two years of citizen support, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute is once again asking Wisconsin residents to ...

Since the early days of “citizen science,” many have wondered just how helpful a group of untrained people can be. The recent boom in citizen science projects has been lauded as a great way to both ...

From CNET Magazine: Around the world, regular people with no formal training are contributing to some of today's most exciting scientific research. You can join them. Jennifer Guevin was a managing ...

Bradley Allf receives funding from the National Science Foundation. Caren Cooper receives funding from the National Science Foundation. She is affiliated with SciStarter, as unpaid director of ...