Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Scientists turn to crowdfunding to support research

With traditional funding stagnant and competition fierce, some scientists are using Internet sites such as Experiment to appeal to the public for money.



UC San Diego graduate student Alex Piel is studying the family dynamics and habitats of chimpanzees in Tanzania's savanna. The research requires tracking animals, retrieving fecal samples and then testing to confirm genetic links.



via L.A. Times - Science http://ift.tt/1crLdFs

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