Citizen Science

All you need is a jar of local water and a microscope—you may even find new species. Welcome to Algae Obscura.

In 1990, a scientist began visually documenting Prince William Sound’s recovery from the Exxon Valdez oil spill. When funding ran out, volunteers took over.

The Utah aspen grove is one of the world's oldest and largest living things. It's finally getting its close-up.

Scientists, residents, and visitors have banded together for a massive biodiversity survey of British Columbia's Galiano Island.

Environmentalists see small reforestation pilot sites around the capital of Amman as a first step to a greener future.

When a winter storm wallops a region, an army of volunteers springs into action—but exact totals can be tricky.

Cars are annihilating the tiny amphibians.

Photographer Sarang Naik is reintroducing his hometown to its rich biodiversity, from glowing corals to dazzling sea slugs.

The Brood X bonanza is almost here, and ecologists will have a lot of work—and bugs—on their hands.

The creatures are ready for their close-ups—in the name of getting a better handle on biodiversity in the bustling city.

For North Carolina researchers, every starter is more data.

Look, document, but please don't touch.

10 were discovered over just the last few months.

And on your face.

You can invite them over by planting some native plants on your deck or fire escape.

Gaze out the window or at your computer, in the name of data.