The term “citizen science” is intended to widen the network of people whose contribution to science is acknowledged. But the word “citizen” can be problematic.
Kindling interest might be better than filling people with facts.
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The scientific community always wants more cash to fund research. A new study examines whether more concrete knowledge of science or more general interest in it is likelier to loosen the pursestrings.
Most South Africans don’t visit places where they can learn about science such as zoos and museums.
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