Darwin’s Cats: Using Citizen Science to Crack the Cat Code

Have you watched your cat make a beeline for an empty box or zoom around the room after a nap and wondered: why do they do that?  Scientists have pondered the same questions, but there are few definitive answers. Despite being our companions for centuries, our scientific understanding of cats is surprisingly sparse. This knowledge … Read more “Darwin’s Cats: Using Citizen Science to Crack the Cat Code”

Categories: Animals, mammals, Project Profile

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What Goes On Inside the Mind of a Dog?

From the first time a curious wolf approached fearful humans and managed to befriend them, dogs have been a big part of the human experience. For over 15,000 years, they’ve been our co-workers and companions. Since then, we’ve learned a lot about dogs and our relationship to them (as you’ll learn if you watch Inside the … Read more “What Goes On Inside the Mind of a Dog?”

Categories: Animals, Biology, Citizen Science, Featured Projects, Other

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The Sun Takes Center Stage for Citizen Science Month Week 2

The solar eclipse is the big event of the second week of Citizen Science Month, with activities for folks who will be in the eclipse path and also for those who aren’t. There are also other great citizen science activities, celebrating National Pet Day, National Library Week, and more!  One Million Acts Of Science Challenge SciStarter … Read more “The Sun Takes Center Stage for Citizen Science Month Week 2”

Categories: Citizen Science Month, Environment, Global Citizen Science Month, Library, Nature & Outdoors, Newsletter

Let’s Do Some Doggone Science With Your Pup!

National Dog Day is August 26. In honor of your furry best friend, participate in these simple at-home projects to help researchers learn more about your pup! Don’t forget to use the Project Finder to search for exciting citizen science projects on any topic you can think of (yes, even cats). Cheers, The SciStarter Team

Categories: Newsletter

Five ways your dog can do science. Woof!

We’re in the dog days of summer, and National Dog Day is August 26. You and your dog can celebrate by doing a little science together (that’s right!)…and help researchers in the process. Cheers! The SciStarter Team

Categories: Animals, Newsletter