Scienceus Podcast
The ScienceUs Podcast - Science for all of us
The ScienceUs Podcast brings you into conversation with the researchers and practitioners who are shaping the future of climate change adaptation across Europe. All of our guests are leading projects or initiatives that sit at the intersection of citizen science and climate action. We have hand-picked them for the way they engage the public, and we cannot wait to share what they have learned along the way. Whether you are a researcher, a practitioner, or simply curious about the power of collective action, this podcast is for you.
The ScienceUs Podcast brings together practitioner voices, sharing first-hand accounts from researchers leading citizen science projects across Europe. Through honest lessons from the field, the series explores what works, what does not, and what the wider research community can learn from real project experiences. Each conversation also focuses on turning science into action, connecting citizen engagement with real-world impact and policy change.
Podcast #1: Citizen Science in Action – Thermo-staat
As summers get warmer, indoor heat is becoming a growing health concern. In this first episode, we speak with Teije Terhorst from Waag Futurelab about Thermo-staat, a Dutch citizen science project where residents measure home temperatures and work with experts to understand the data, showing how everyday experiences can become meaningful citizen science.
Podcast #2: Citizen Science in Action – The EcoVoce Project
What happens when communities affected by pollution are given the tools to document it themselves? In this second episode, we speak with Lucrina Ștefănescu about EcoVoce, a Romanian citizen science project where residents use a mobile app and digital mapping tools to monitor environmental issues, showing how local observations can support research and more inclusive environmental decision-making.
Podcast #3: Citizen Science in Action – The Aurora Project
The energy transition is not only shaped in policy rooms, but also in homes, neighbourhoods, and everyday habits. In this third episode, we speak with Ana Belén Cristóbal about AURORA, a Horizon 2020 citizen science project where citizens across Europe use digital tools to track energy use, reduce emissions, and take part in sustainable energy action.