Can Citizen Scientists Really Speed Up Academic Research?
The idea of involving citizen scientists in academic research has gained traction in recent years, with many studies benefitting from the contributions of non-professional researchers. A new study published this Saturday in the journal ‘Citations’ explores whether the involvement of citizen scientists can actually accelerate the pace of academic research. The findings are intriguing and prompt the question: can citizen scientists really help fast-track scientific discoveries? As the debate continues, it is clear that citizen scientists have the potential to make a significant impact in the world of academic research.
source: Phys.org