Tuesday, 19. January 2021
New area on species conservation at the Natural History Museum Vienna
A newly designed
display case on the first floor of the NHM Vienna addresses the urgent issue of species conservation, with a particular focus
on reptiles. Snakes and many other reptiles are used to make leather. The animals are often caught in the wild – despite the
fact that most snake species are strictly protected. This new exhibition area aims to help raise awareness about the importance
of protecting these species.
Tuesday, 12. January 2021
The science of citizen science
On 12.1.2021 the book "The Science of Citizen Science"
was published open access with Springer, to which over 100 authors contributed, including over 10 from Austria. "This book
is a wonderful conclusion of four years of intensive exchange within a European research network on citizen science. At the
same time it signals a beginning, as its curriculum-like structure gives universities and others the opportunity to reflect
on both the substantive contributions to research and the societal added value of Citizen Science," Dr. Katrin Vohland, Director
General of the Natural History Museum Vienna and first editor of the book, is pleased to say. "In addition, the book offers
practical support for implementing projects and also addresses emerging topics such as Citizen Science and Artificial Intelligence."
