citizen science
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of citizen science
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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"This kind of research highlights the value of citizen science," said lead researcher Dr. Cristina Castro from Pacific Whale Foundation.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
For researchers like Mesaglio, citizen science platforms have become essential tools.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
A plant believed to have vanished decades ago has been rediscovered in remote northern Australia, thanks to a chance observation uploaded to the citizen science platform iNaturalist.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
They are based on data provided by about 100 different organisations, including government agencies, research institutes, voluntary groups and citizen science schemes such as the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme.
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026
The research, based on citizen science surveys led by the Bat Conservation Trust, estimates that half of all churches in England - that's more than 8,000 - have bats in them.
From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025
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