How Denmark’s oysters are transforming foodies into citizen scientists: Lea Meilandt Mathisen, CC BY-NC-ND This year 80 people put on their waders, grabbed buckets and quadrats (square metal frames), and splashed through the clear shallow waters. Once they reached one of the many sampling locations, marked by miniature floats, they threw their quadrats into the …
Secure Citizen is changing the narrative in the fight against fraud.: Secure Citizen is changing the narrative in the fight against fraud. Fraud, identity theft and impersonation are three of the most significant risks South Africans face in an already stressful environment caused by the country’s energy crisis, a growing cost of living/unemployment crisis, and …
Ghana’s fishing industry has a ‘golden seaweed’ problem – how citizen science can help: The Western shores of Ghana are struggling with a seaweed influx Prosper Amihere Sargassum is a genus of brown seaweed. Over 300 species are distributed across the world in both temperate and tropical climates. The species fluitans and natans are unique …
It’s time to rethink what citizen science really is: Evaluating what citizen science is involves looking at the concept of science itself. Charles F. Kaye/Shutterstock Citizen science is a popular method of gathering data for natural and social scientists, with the number of projects and publications produced growing year by year. A typical citizen science …
Repeat photos show change in southern African landscapes: a citizen science project: A landscape in Hogsback, South Africa, photographed in 1942 by J. Acocks (left) and in 2016 by J. du Toit © rePhotoSA , CC BY-SA Every place in the world has a history. To understand it in the present you need some knowledge …
COVID litter: we mapped discarded masks and gloves in 11 countries with the help of citizen science: Elizabeth McDaniel/Unsplash If at some stage during the COVID pandemic you’ve had a face mask mysteriously disappear from your pocket, you’re not alone. From March 2020 countless discarded blue and white masks started appearing around the world. While …
South African groundwater project shows the power of citizen science: Billions of people globally rely on groundwater. Accurate data about water quality is key. Shutterstock/ssupawas About 30% of the water on the planet is under the ground, out of sight and not easily accessed. Little is known about this “invisible” groundwater. This is especially so …
South Africa in the news: Danny Glover on activism, being a citizen, and his path through this world: The topics ping-ponged — from Karl Marx and Abraham Lincoln’s correspondence, to China and South Africa’s modernization to Martin Luther King’s approach to social justice in America. The talk was less …: “South Africa” – BingNews Namibia’s …
South Africa in the news: Jennifer Lopez Dazzles During Global Citizen Live Performance: ‘This Is an Important Event for Her’: Jennifer Lopez performed “Cambia El Paso,” “Jenny from the Block” and more during her set, which included special appearances from Ja Rule and LL Cool J …: “South Africa” – BingNews Lizzo Condemns Institutional Racism …
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South Africa in the news: Global Citizen announces lineup for Global Citizen Live 2021: Global Citizen announced Global Citizen Live – a 24-hour live broadcast with events and performances filmed across six continents to unite the world to defend the planet and defeat …: “South Africa” – BingNews Lions laugh off South Africa’s Twitter trolling …
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South Africa in the news: Down the up escalator – Reflections on Ghana’s future by a senior citizen: Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, it is a pleasure for me to be here today as the guest speaker for this occasion.: “South Africa” – BingNews The clock is ticking… Mark Boucher’s head is on the block: Mark …
South Africa in the news: Down the up escalator – Reflections on Ghana’s future by a senior citizen: Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, it is a pleasure for me to be here today as the guest speaker for this occasion.: “South Africa” – BingNews The clock is ticking… Mark Boucher’s head is on the block: Mark …
EU court case sees British citizen seek post-Brexit rights in France: Shutterstock A UK citizen who has been living in France for 36 years has brought a case to the Court of Justice of the European Union that could have profound implications for British people living in European countries after Brexit. The woman is hoping …
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