Testing life‑hacks with ‘citizen science’: does stainless steel really get rid of garlic smells?
Here’s your chance to take part in a global science experiment.
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DIY scientists should not trade creativity for funding
The hobbyists who conduct biology in their garage are not a threat to society, according to a recent report published by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. They aren’t developing a new…
Testing life‑hacks with ‘citizen science’: do copper coins make flowers live longer?
Help us put this old wives’ tale to a scientific test.
Our Big Microplastic Survey is helping people do something about plastic pollution
Volunteers from all over the world are taking part in a citizen science project to help scientists work out how bad microplastic pollution really is.
Five chemistry research projects that you can get involved in
Getting involved in citizen science projects can be a great way to have a positive impact on the world.
New research shows explaining things to ‘normal’ people can help scientists be better at their jobs
It might feel like rocket science, but scientists need to get better at explaining things to people outside academia.
How amateur scientists are still helping make important discoveries
Mary Anning, Thomas Bopp and Ben Bacon are just a few of the nonprofessionals who pushed the frontiers of science.
How hunting for crabs in a museum helped unlock secrets of their evolution
Citizen science game offered clues to why shore crabs get greener as they grow.
We need to break science out of its ivory tower – here’s one way to do this
We can overcome the tyranny of inaccessible science hardware by building a movement for equity in science.
Huge amounts of plastic waste goes unnoticed – here’s what to do about it
Plastic pollution is often hidden in plain sight – behind positive “eco” or “recyclable” labels, within supply chains and under the convenience of online shopping.
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