How the UK could monetise ‘citizen data’ and turn it into a national asset
A sovereign fund could ensure that public data is monetised ethically – with profits reinvested for the public good.
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Is Migaloo … dead? As climate change transforms the ocean, the iconic white humpback has been missing for two years
Migaloo, where are you? How searching for the iconic white humpback whale connects us all with the ocean.
Citizen scientists are spotting more and more rare frogs on private land
Threatened frogs aren’t just found in national parks – citizen scientists are finding them throughout private land too.
Citizen science shows that climate change is rapidly reshaping Long Island Sound
For decades, New England students took field trips out into the Long Island Sound. Their data show how quickly the sound is warming, leading to fewer American lobster, rock crab and winter flounder.
Fewer people doesn’t always mean better outcomes for nature – just look at Japan
Even with fewer people, wildlife has less space and fewer niches to inhabit.
It’s OK to feed wild birds – here are some tips for doing it the right way
Millions of Americans feed wild birds, especially in winter and spring. Studies show that this can influence birds’ health and behavior in surprising ways.
How behavioural science could help us reach zero emissions
Finding out what would motivate people to reduce their carbon emissions can be determined by examining behaviour.
When birds go roaming: The mystery of avian irruptions
During bird irruptions, hundreds or thousands of a single species show up outside their normal territory. Most of what we know about irruptions comes from data collected by citizen scientists.
Coronavirus: how the UK government is using behavioural science
Behavioural science explained.
Defunding the WHO was a calculated decision, not an impromptu tweet
Trump pulling US funding from WHO served to deflect blame from his own bungled handling of coronavirus.
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