SDGs 'need citizen science'
Health data collected by ordinary people could plug the gap left by traditional sources, analysts find.
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Health data collected by ordinary people could plug the gap left by traditional sources, analysts find.
A new collection in the journal Citizen Science: Theory and Practice demonstrates the potential of citizen science to aid in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other international agreements and frameworks. The authors call for urgent dialogue between citizen science practitioners, researchers, and decision makers to build partnerships and work together to advance citizen science for a sustainable world.
Numerous wild conspiracies gained momentum online following significant seismic events in the past. In light of the growing dominance of social media and the spread of misinformation, a new paper reveals how bots contribute to the dissemination of conspiracy theories surrounding earthquakes.
Since COP27 is in progress in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, the matter of climate-related losses and redress is once again anticipated to take center stage.
The mission to integrate African economies relies on the development and construction of major infrastructure, from roads to railways and ports across the continent.