With the right techniques, children can eventually become citizen scientists – members of the public whose activities can contribute to the development of real scientific knowledge. That’s the theme of a new UC Davis article, “Real Science in the Palm of Your Hand: A Framework for Designing and Facilitating Citizen Science in the Classroom,” by… Continue reading Helping Kids Be Scientists
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Dog Owners Helping Scientists with Research
Everyday dog owners are helping scientists study what goes on inside the mind of a canine. The owners, 500 in all, from around the world, contributed to research that was published in PLoS ONE. While at home with their pets, the owners played the same games that researchers use in the laboratory to find out… Continue reading Dog Owners Helping Scientists with Research