From pixels to proof: The unstoppable rise of citizen science apps
There’s never been a better time to be a citizen scientist: from AI-powered apps to low-cost camera traps, consumer tech is underpinning an explosion in DIY science – and even helping rediscover lost species. One of the most popular applications, iNaturalist, has over 300 million observations from more than 4 million users, while the largest birding app, eBird, now has more than 2 billion sightings recorded worldwide.