Citizen science

volunteers by a lake

Plastic pollution: how much is there?

Scientists and the Australian community are on the hunt for rubbish as part of a national plastic pollution survey. They’ve captured data on more than 270,000 items of rubbish so far. You can help too!

Close up of two hornworts, one growing flat along the ground, the only spikey.

Three new species of hornworts in Australia

Thanks to high rainfall and the keen eyes of two citizen scientists, Australia has three newly recognised species of hornworts.

Close up of an echidna in a landscape of short grass.

The best place for citizen science is wherever you are

You might not be living in a biodiversity hotspot, but the plants, animals and fungi around you matter! By recording them, you can contribute to citizen science.

SMOG gets students into STEM

A DIY gadget for detecting smoke has enabled primary school students to play detective and track down problems in the air around them.