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WATCH: Massive Unibrow Spotlights NASA Scientist's Theory

The Huffington Post | Macrina Cooper-White | Posted 04.06.2013 | Science

From Frida Kahlo to Anthony Davis, some people seem to do just fine with a bushy brow -- but that may not be the case for everyone. In fact, a whim...

Squirrelly Citizen Science

George Zaidan | Posted 02.20.2013 | Science
George Zaidan

Most squirrel observation is low-tech, involving a pair of binoculars and a notebook. SciStarter.com has a list of squirrel-related citizen science projects, and if you think you're sly enough to outsmart squirrels, we have a limited-time competition just for you!

Two of a Kind: Where Technology Meets Social Innovation

Patricia Morizio | Posted 02.11.2013 | Impact
Patricia Morizio

Technology can be a great catalyst of change, but it cannot be considered a silver bullet to the world's myriad of complex problems. We must involve the creative and cultural industries with the technical.

Citizen Science: Creating a Culture of Curiosity

George Zaidan | Posted 01.14.2013 | Science
George Zaidan

These days it can seem like you need a ten-person lab, multimillion dollar equipment, and three PhD's to make even the tiniest contribution to science. But Lily Bui of scistarter.com says that all you really need are your five senses... and, of course, a sense of adventure!

Cyclists Turn Into Scientists With Roadkill Reporting Project

Posted 05.11.2012 | Green

From Mother Nature Network's Russell McLendon: The open road is a dangerous place, especially if you're not in a car. But thanks to a new "road eco...

David Sands

Wildflowers And Urban Ecology: There's An App For That

HuffingtonPost.com | David Sands | Posted 03.22.2012 | Detroit

Ever wonder exactly what species of grass is growing in Detroit's urban prairie? Or whether it's safe to eat the berries growing on the tree in the lo...

Citizen Science As a Model for Disaster Information

W. David Stephenson | Posted 05.06.2012 | Science
W. David Stephenson

The reason for my optimism is a convergence between scientific research about what people really do in disasters, namely engaging in highly sophisticated collaborative behavior, and the advent of sophisticated mobile devices and social media that can encourage such behavior.