What is citizen science, the concept opening up research to the general public ?
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About this episode
Also known as community science, citizen science is the active participation of amateurs or non-professional scientists in research. In recent years, it’s grown in a number of fields, becoming bigger and more networked thanks to new technologies and connectivity. It’s a link between professional researchers and volunteers who are interested in science and want to help it progress. Why would we want civilians doing important scientific research? Who are these amateur scientists? Which fields in particular are involved? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! Date of first release : July 12th, 2022 To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is negging, the toxic flirting technique? Could the Pomodoro technique help me work better? How can I reduce damp and mould in your home? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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