Coral reefs hide "scientific treasures" that have survived for centuries, yet many of these giant, ancient organisms remain ...

The wooden post by a path in the Fannie Stebbins Memorial Wildlife Refuge bears a sign encouraging people to participate in a bit of citizen science.

This is just one such data-gathering location tracking changes to the natural environment using contributions of passersby, ...

It often starts with something small, such as a new bird in a branch, a vibrant butterfly in a yard, a colorful plant growing ...

University of Maryland students are transforming the campus golf course into a living laboratory by restoring rain gardens ...

Until recently, the number of citizen scientists in Australia was estimated at between 100,000 and 130,000 people. But this is a major underestimate. My survey of about 20 key organisations suggests ...

The two of us can often be found in a patch of scrubby bushland, phone in hand, slowly scanning for plants. Or crouched ...

It often starts with something small, such as a new bird in a branch, a vibrant butterfly in a yard, a colorful plant growing ...

In celebration of Citizen Science Month, the event on Saturday gave attendees a chance to get an up-close look at an array of ...

Scientists have always been trained to do research. For 40 years, they’ve been asked to ensure people believe it. How’s it going?

Ecologists are asking islanders to help track small mammals through a new citizen science project called Garden Paws.