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Top 20 Citizen Science Projects of 2020
What is citizen science? How can you advance scientific research while exploring your backyard or city? Read on to learn the answer to these questions and more.
Farming on Mars will be a lot harder than ‘The Martian’ made it seem
Through a series of experiments, scientists have determined that farming on Mars is more science fiction than science without significant alterations to Martian soil.
Former NASA Scientist Predicts “Gold Rush” in Space
Just like the California Gold Rush spurred people to flock to California in search of a fortune, Sailesh Ramakrishnan predicts that companies and investors will make a mad dash to the space sector.
This 12-Year-Old Is (Probably) The Youngest Person To Ever Find A Comet
Find out how Rafał Biros got involved in the hunt for comets and became the youngest known finder of one.
10 Steps To Conquering Information Overload
Learn about a few ways people can de-clutter their minds at work.
Can early computer science education boost number of women in tech?
Computer engineering and related fields are historically—and continue to be—dominated by men. Many universities are now looking to increase the number of women who graduate with programming degrees.
NASA Astronauts Vote From Space
Leaving for the International Space Station won’t stop NASA astronaut Kate Rubins from doing her civic duty. Read about how elections work in space.
‘Speak up!’ — ‘Sesame Street’ tackles racism in TV special
Sesame Street is teaching children to stand up against racism in some of their newest episodes.
A Rocket Scientist’s Love Algorithm Adds Up During Covid-19
The search for true love is always complicated. Find out how one NASA engineer attempted to crack the code.
A Newly Digitized Logbook Documents Life and Death on a Slave Trading Ship
A slave ship’s logbook was recently found and sent to Georgetown University for preservation. Its record of enslaved lives lost during the ship’s voyage is both tragic and telling.
Online chess is thriving, a calming constant in a chaotic year
While COVID-19 continues to challenge us physically and emotionally, online chess is here to challenge us mentally. With limitations on what we can do in-person, more and more people are flocking to join the online chess community.
Mount Everest: South Route
Explore Mount Everest like a pro climber. See everything from the base camp to the summit thanks to innovative 360° camera equipment.
Dogs could help us win the fight against COVID-19
| Dogs can already sniff out various diseases and infections, and researchers think that this skill can successfully aid in the early diagnosis of COVID-19. |
How Animals Shaped Our Modern World
Nature is important to humans in some very practical ways. Read about some of the technological advances the animal world has given us.
From the George Floyd moment to a Black Lives Matter movement, in tweets
To track the development of Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, researchers analyzed social media use.
Discover the power of micro-volunteering and recharge your batteries by doing good
| Looking for ways to pass the time while traditional volunteer opportunities may not be available? Read about micro-volunteering opportunities that you can do straight from your smartphone or computer. |
America’s digital divide: Why Internet access should be a basic human right
The pandemic has forced us to view our everyday lives in a new light, including our access to an internet connection. With virtual learning becoming a necessity rather than a luxury, should internet access be a basic human right?
A new way to “grow” islands and coastlines
Watch: What if we could harness the power generated by waves to restore eroding shorelines? Designer Skylar Tibbits and his team are testing the theory.
Florida middle schoolers win big for inventing device to stop flash floods
Two 6th graders from Florida won their school $100,000 by developing a piece of technology that will help prevent flash floods.