Blog: Citizen Science Projects, People, and Perspectives
By Lily Bui, Sep 27, 2012
While Hallow’s Eve has you captivated by the curios, be sure to stay curious too! With these citizen science projects, it’s all treat, no tricks. … Read more
Categories: Animals, Archeology, Astronomy & Space, Biology, Citizen Science, Physics
By Lily Bui, Jul 05, 2012
What do you think of when you hear about archaeology? Perhaps your mind jumps to Indiana Jones’ arduous search for the Holy Grail. Maybe you imagine Howard Carter’s incredible reaction to the “wonderful things” he spotted at first sight of King Tutankhamen’s tomb. Or if you’re as big of a dork as I am, you … Read more “Living Treasures: The Portable Antiquities Scheme”
Categories: Archeology, Citizen Science
By Elizabeth Walter, Sep 30, 2010
For those of you who watched “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and wondered how you could go searching for ancient artifacts yourself, here is your chance to get in on some archaeology action. The Calico Early Man Site, located near Yermo, California, is starting its fall digging season this weekend (October 2 and 3) and … Read more “How to be Indiana Jones for the weekend”
Categories: Archeology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Nature & Outdoors, Science Policy
By John Ohab, Feb 20, 2010
Here’s your chance to be part of science history! In the video below, Andy Farke and Matt Wedel introduce the Open Dinosaur Project, a collaborative research effort to develop a database of dinosaur bone measurements. The best part? You don’t need formal scientific training, a background in research, or even to have seen the Jurassic … Read more “Make Science History with the Open Dinosaur Project”
Categories: Animals, Archeology, Biology, Citizen Science, Geology & Earth Sciences