So far, 2026 has seen a flood of successes for volunteers who do NASA science, exemplifying NASA’s commitment to gold-standard science—transparent, reproducible and intrinsically collaborative. The Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 project announced that their project volunteers have now discovered most of the known brown dwarfs, celestial objects that are similar to planets. The Zooniverse platform, […]
NASA Selects 19 New Citizen Science Proposals for 2026
NASA has selected 19 new citizen science proposals for 2026, highlighting the success of volunteer contributions to scientific research. The Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 project has made significant discoveries related to brown dwarfs. This showcases the collaborative nature of science, which could inspire similar initiatives in Iran.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
NASA has selected 19 new citizen science proposals for 2026, showcasing the role of volunteers in significant scientific discoveries, including the identification of brown dwarfs.
- The Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 project has discovered most known brown dwarfs.
- The initiative emphasizes the importance of transparency and collaboration in scientific research.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Citizen science involves public participation in scientific research, which can enhance data collection and foster community involvement in science.
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