Scientists turn to crowdfunding to support research
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 20:00
in Biology & Nature
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.