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halloween, xmas, Hallow-Xmas, Eyewire, citizen science

Hallow-Xmas 3: Remix Edition

‘Twas the third Hallow-Xmas, and on every cell Both autumn and winter had cast their great spell: The curious blending of seasonal …

Frog vs Toad: Amphibious battle!

Frogs vs. toads – what’s the difference? Well, technically, the answer is nothing! Frogs are short-bodied, tail-less amphibians from the order Anura (from …

September Accuracy Happy Hours

Stateside, we go back to school in September, and it’s thus time to see how sharp we’re still feeling after the hot …

Reptile Pile: Awards

All competition events for Reptile Pile have finished, and it’s probably time to slither away for a post competition rest. We hope …

Reptile Pile: Turtle Time Marathon

Turtles come from the order Testudines, and are recognizable by their shells, which developed from their ribs. A turtle’s shell is part …

Reptile Pile: Crocodilian Hunt

Crocodilians are large, predatory semi-aquatic reptiles. They’ve been kicking around for 95 million years, and their closest relatives are actually birds! Human …

July Marathon: Results

Phew! We sure worked up a sweat on Eyewire. This 1958-cube marathon cell was completed in 6 days, 22 hours, and 43 …