Count the dead bugs on your windshield and contribute to science
Summary
French scientists have started a project called "Bugs Matter" to study the decline in insect populations. They are asking drivers to count dead bugs on their windshields during trips and report the data through an app. This will be France’s first large study to track insect numbers across the country.Key Facts
- The project is launched by France's National Museum of Natural History.
- It uses a mobile app named "Bugs Matter" to collect data from drivers.
- Drivers record how many dead insects are on their windshields after trips.
- The data will help scientists track changes in insect populations over time.
- The phenomenon of fewer dead bugs on windshields is called the "windshield phenomenon."
- This study aims to be the first comprehensive insect population assessment in France.
- The project started in April 2026.
- Citizen science means regular people help scientists by collecting information.
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