Science For All

(From Wired Magazine, Issue 18.12)

The institutions that foot the bill for scientific research tend to be best at writing big checks for big projects. Now a bunch of nonprofits are trying to fund the little guys, asking for small donations to small projects. A focus on transparency—researchers must update donors with progress reports—could help get the public invested in science with their hearts as well as their wallets. Here’s a look at the new funds.