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Stories tagged “citizen-science”

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The Air Is Full of DNA — And Scientists Are Using It

Researchers are pulling genetic material from thin air to track wildlife, detect invasive species, and monitor entire ecosystems without ever seeing a single animal.

News

Rare Antelope Photographed for First Time on Zanzibar

Camera traps captured the first-ever images of the elusive Pemba blue duiker, a 12-inch-tall antelope not documented in over 20 years.

Human Achievements

This 12-Year-Old Just Built a Nuclear Fusion Reactor in Texas — and May Break a World Record

Aiden MacMillan, a 12-year-old from Dallas, has achieved nuclear fusion with a homemade reactor — potentially making him the youngest person ever to accomplish the feat.

Science

We're Living in a Golden Age of Species Discovery — And Scientists Say the Best Is Yet to Come

Scientists are now identifying more than 16,000 new species every year, from deep-sea creatures to high-altitude fungi, revealing a planet far more biodiverse than anyone imagined.

Human Achievements

Global Volunteer Rates Hit Record High as Gen Z Drives New Wave of Community Service

A UN report reveals worldwide volunteer participation has reached its highest level ever, with Generation Z leading the charge through digital-first organizing.