A community of sleuths hunting for errors in scientific research have sent shockwaves through some of the most prestigious research institutions in the world — and the science community at large. High ...

Concern for climate change is ingrained within Bay Area culture. San Francisco has the highest percentage of residents who believe in climate change in the country, with Alameda County a close second.

SALINAS — Yahir Ramirez was walking through Salinas when something caught his eye: a full-size city bus, painted in bright reds, blues and yellows. On the side it read, “Salinas Community Science ...

Volunteer community scientists, aka citizen scientists, help researchers with data collection that would otherwise be a time-consuming slog. But while community science can be a valuable learning ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Back in 2015, environmental researcher Helen Bailey and some ...

Community science volunteers -- laypeople with an interest in bees and conservation -- significantly contribute to the scientific knowledge of native bumble bees across Canada and the United States.

In celebration of all things science, Santiago Canyon College is hosting its annual Community Science Night from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 19. Open to the public, this free event offers the opportunity ...

Nicknamed the “king of the kelp forest,” giant sea bass are among scuba divers’ favorite characters to spot off the California Coast. But very few of these charismatic fish remain. A team led by ...

It’s Easter weekend, and fourth grader Tarroh Bashore has joined millions of kids in hunting for eggs. But the ones he wants aren’t plastic or full of chocolate. If he finds frog eggs while knee-deep ...

To some, the mere mention of “science” may bring up feelings of frustration, intimidation or even boredom. They don’t realize that science can be fun, even playful. The more than 2,000 people who ...