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Dr. Izzy Garland
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Astrophysicist researching AGN fuelling
Mainly shitposts
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For most zooniverse projects, anyone can join in with no prior experience, but it's also either stuff that's SUPER difficult to train algorithms to do, or we need human classifications to create training sets. This kinda stuff is definitely one where algorithms can't match humans' skills
November 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
As always, please remember to take breaks whenever you need or want to.

If you are in distress and need or want support, we have links to international mental health support hotlines
and international crisis support hotlines so you can get support wherever you are in the world.
November 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
We need lots of support on the project to classify the data as soon as we can, to ensure data reaches humanitarian organisations as soon as possible. If you can help by making classifications, please visit: www.zooniverse.org/projects/ali...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The images for this project have been provided to us by Planet Labs, using 3-metre resolution data.
November 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
We have been asked to support the response with vital data on humanitarian aid access routes, focussing on identifying road blockages and damage to bridges, airports and ports. This will inform humanitarian decision-makers planning supply routes, ensuring aid can reach the people who need it most.
November 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Currently, aid agencies in the Caribbean are working to get support to those who need it the most. Currently, humanitarian organisations are planning access routes to deliver aid in response to the event.
November 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Long version:

On 28th October 2025, a Category 5 hurricane hit the Caribbean. First, it hit Jamaica, causing huge amounts of devastation, with building and road damage alongside flooding. The storm then went on to hit Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
November 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Also worth noting, I don't speak the same language as the kids
November 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
It is to be watched 4 times a year. Christmas, Halloween and the two midpoints of late November and May
October 11, 2025 at 7:26 AM
might have blown this woman's mind, like yes you can switch if you want. we suck either way though oops
October 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Like, why? How?? How do you just exist whilst doubled over in pain, cos even on the pill I could barely cope, how are you doing this with nothing??? I fear you
September 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM