Star-Spotting Experiment shortlisted for international science engagement prize
The Star-Spotting Experiment, VA’s 2019 citizen science project to investigate light pollution, was shortlisted for the 2019 Falling Walls Science Engagement of the Year competition.… Läs mer
Discovering the wonders of science: European Researchers’ Night…
This year’s European Researchers’ Night, known as ForskarFredag in Sweden, took place in 30 cities across the country. Participants engaged in the Swedish events included… Läs mer
Sparking interest in science in over 370 cities…
This weekend, thousands of researchers across Europe will be inspiring the public by showcasing the fascinating world of science at this year’s European Researchers’ Night. Läs mer
The Star-Spotting Experiment takes off around Europe
This year’s Swedish Researchers’ Night mass experiment – the Star-Spotting Experiment – is to be run in Ireland, Spain, the UK and Sweden this coming… Läs mer
Swedish Star-Spotting Experiment off to a sparkling start
The Star-Spotting Experiment, this year’s citizen science project in connection with the European Researchers’ Night events in Sweden, is now well underway. Members of the… Läs mer
Mass star-spotting experiment to investigate light pollution in…
Street lamps, illuminated signs and buildings – lights at night improve safety and make cities more attractive, but have also been shown to have negative… Läs mer
Swedish citizen science initiative combines ladybird monitoring with…
Biodiversity is under threat. Can an app that recognises different species of ladybirds help provide a solution? Pupils and members of the public from across… Läs mer
Swedish mass experiment investigates credibility of teenagers’ news…
Press Release 24 October 2017 How credible do teenagers think the news in their digital news feeds is? And where do they get their news… Läs mer
Swedish pupils’ buried tea bags help to advance…
In 2015, Swedish school pupils helped scientists to bury over three thousand tea bags in the countryside. The Tea Bag Experiment is a mass experiment… Läs mer
CARROTS AND APPLES ON TOP AS SWEDISH PUPILS…
Press release 29 May 2015. Swedish children and teenagers are pretty diligent at eating fruit and vegetables, according to the results of a mass experiment organised… Läs mer
Swedish children to help climate scientists by burying…
Press release 9 February 2015. Is it possible to read the future in tea leaves? This is what scientists at Umeå University are hoping to… Läs mer
Swedish researchers seek pupils to help map eating…
Press Release 13 May 2014 How much fruit and vegetables do children and teenagers consume in Sweden? The Swedish National Food Agency is looking for… Läs mer
