by EVE Online Team11:00am on Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Curious capsuleers,
Without science, there is no sci-fi. EVE pilots can become citizen scientists through Project Discovery, an exciting program that allows you to contribute to real-world scientific research. Already, capsuleers have made a huge impact, from contributing to COVID-19 research to helping identify exoplanets. The adventure continues with the upcoming beta test of Play Science, a mobile companion app designed to bring the challenges and rewards of Project Discovery to your fingertips. The test launches soon, and now is the time to sign up!
Developed in collaboration with Swiss start-up Massively Multiplayer Online Science (MMOS), Project Discovery is a unique mini-game that is quick, easy, and rewarding to play, with the substantial benefit of advancing real science. Capsuleers have already contributed in a significant way to the research into exoplanets and COVID-19, and the scope of Project Discovery will soon expand to include critical immune system diseases, including cancer. This initiative has been recognized globally, winning the Webby People’s Voice Award for contributing to science and society. This collaboration between EVE players and the scientific community exemplifies the potential of virtual worlds to contribute to our understanding of the real one.
At Fanfest 2023, the fourth phase of Project Discovery was announced, including the upcoming introduction of Play Science, a mobile companion app enabling EVE players to interact with Project Discovery on their phones. This app aims to further bridge the gap between gaming and scientific discovery, allowing players to contribute to important research anywhere, anytime.
As Project Discovery enters its next phase with the introduction of Play Science, EVE's dedicated community of pilots is invited to participate in the beta testing of this exciting new app. By joining this test, you'll help shape the future of scientific research within the EVE universe. Your feedback will be invaluable in optimizing the app for its full release, making it an essential tool for citizen scientists across New Eden. Sign up today and get ready to take your place at the forefront of this groundbreaking venture.
SIGN UP FOR THE BETA TEST