Citizen science

Ever wanted to contribute to research? All people-powered science requires is a phone or computer and a sharp eyeTheBig Butterfly Count is thelargest project of its type. It is on track to exceed last year ’s total of more than 62,000 submitted counts. People participate by counting the number and type of butterflies seen in one spot over 15 minutes.Butterfly Conservation is using the data to track conservation work and the health of the environment as a whole.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Science Technology Butterflies Astronomy Wildlife Environment Space Chemistry Cancer research Source Type: news