Amazing Scientific Discoveries Made by Ordinary People

The video explores how non-scientists contribute to scientific discoveries. It highlights five cases where citizen scientists and everyday people have made significant contributions, from discovering bird behaviors on YouTube to identifying a new aurora phenomenon named Steve. Indigenous knowledge corrected botanical taxonomy in Borneo, and a hairstylist uncovered ancient Roman hairstyling techniques. The video concludes with the Christmas Bird Count, a citizen science project aiding conservation efforts.

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