Citizen Science

Night sky, uncontaminated by artificial light, seen over the Twelve Bens in Connemara, Co Galway. Photograph: Ray Butler

Only 5 per cent of Ireland’s night skies are free from artificial light, says expert

First survey of night-time light will seek citizens’ participation

Ireland by night as seen from the window of the International Space Station.

Help scientists understand the influence of light on the environment

Take part in the first-ever survey of night-time lighting in Ireland

What’s best for bees . . . a case of trial and error? Photograph: Cyril Byrne

Show me the evidence!

Sometimes, evidence-based decision-making isn’t based on much evidence. There are lots of reasons why, but when things go wrong, we shouldn’t be afraid to say so and make a change

A whopping 75 per cent of food crop species need pollination to maximise the amount of seed or fruit produced

If we need plants, and plants need pollinators, we need pollinators too

75 per cent of food crop species need pollination to maximise output

Help immunologists to understand our perception of vaccination

We have been creating immunity to disease for centuries

For centuries, citizens have been actively contributing to advancing scientific knowledge in some way. Photograph: iStock

Citizen science: How scientists need your help in carrying out important research

Research more democratic through citizen science projects

‘The Irish Times’ has supported citizen science projects in recent years, including a successful national survey in 2015 to learn more about the genetics of cats. Photograph: Cyril Byrne

Citizen science project launched today

Irish Times working with citizen science researchers in coming months

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