Marmot Money: The Unlikely Union of Crypto and Conservation The recent influx of cryptocurrency into the marmot research project is a fascinating case study in creative fundraising.
However, it also raises important questions about the role of government funding in scientific research. Beneath the novelty lies a more nuanced issue: the erosion of government support for science.
Despite facing funding cuts under Trump's administration, researchers Daniel Blumstein and Julien Martin persevered. They found innovative ways to keep their project afloat, including putting marmots on OnlyFans.