crowdsourcing
‘Zoohackathon’ innovators seek to stop wildlife trafficking
New innovations developed as part of the U.S. Department of State's annual Zoohackathon aim to combat wildlife trafficking around the world.
Saving wild animals at Zoohackathon
Endangered animals may get some protection thanks to new apps developed at the second annual Zoohackathon, co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
Smart cities work for people with disabilities
Smart cities, which use technology to improve access for people with disabilities, are finding that the changes help all their residents.
Webcam whale research buoyed by viewers around the world
Scientists are crowdsourcing data to learn more about beluga whales, their social behaviors and how their environment is affected by climate change.
Teenage scientists enlisted to fight Zika
By crowdsourcing data collected by teenage students across the country, scientists are better able to understand and fight Zika.
Crowdsourced climate solutions shine bright at MIT lab
Why don’t most solar panels follow the sun across the sky? Eden Full invented a cheap way to do it. What's your climate idea? Join the community!
America’s most successful entrepreneurs aren’t all from America
Googol. It means the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. It also inspired the name of a certain search engine you may know: Google....