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Springtime for Archaeologists: Navigating Impact in Archaeological Practice

Archaeology stands at a crossroads, evolving from a discipline valued for research excellence to one increasingly judged by its societal impact. Brendon Wilkins introduces a practical framework that addresses this shift, delivering outcomes that simultaneously advance knowledge, engage participants, and strengthen communities.

Deep Time: People-Powered Nature Recovery

Citizen Science, Artificial Intelligence and Earth Observation Data promises to transform nature recovery, but what should we do about the vast quantities of data that these tech-enabled methods produce?

People, Place, Planet: How Citizen Science Drives Global Sustainability

As the United Nations pushes forward with its ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), there's a growing recognition that citizen science – where members of the public participate in scientific research – is so much more than simple data collection.

People-Powered AI: Deep Time’s Inclusive Path to Nature Recovery

As we face growing environmental challenges, the promise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and Earth Observation Data (EO) offers a powerful road map for the future, closing crucial gaps in our understanding of the natural world. But how can we ensure that citizens have the opportunity to participate in the AI revolution?

Making Silos Obsolete: A New Vision for Landscape Stewardship

Imagine trying to restore an ancient tapestry while only looking at half its threads. That's essentially what we're doing with our landscapes today.

Deep Time Receives Honorary Mention from EU Prize for Citizen Science 2025

Deep Time has been awarded an Honorary Mention from the prestigious European Union Prize for Citizen Science 2025!

Home and Habitats: A Natural Capital Model of Citizen Science

A natural capital model of citizen science can offer a powerful path forward into a future of incalculable environmental challenges, turning our isolated, ideal houses into a liveable community of ideal homes.

People-Powered Nature Recovery: A Digital Revolution in Landscape Transformation

Citizen science is evolving from a hobby into a crucial conservation tool. Learn how Deep Time, a citizen-powered mapping platform, bridges the gap between grassroots action and established environmental organisations.

Collective Intelligence for Nature Recovery

As professional archaeology ramps up efforts to decarbonise workflows, DV Founder and Co-CEO Brendon Wilkins argues that it’s also time to address the other elements of net zero directly in our path: biodiversity and habitat loss.

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