Scientists aren't the only ones out there tracking what's happening in the natural world. From serious naturalists to weekend warriors, there are armies of regular people taking note of the environment all the time. Harnessing the power of these "citizen scientists" has been a challenge for researchers, but a new effort aims to make contributing to science as easy as using your cell phone.
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