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OctoStudio: Create-Code-Learn icon

OctoStudio: Create-Code-Learn

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Free mobile app enabling children to create interactive games and animations, expanding access to computational learning through hands-on coding blocks.
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyComputer Science & IT
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab icon

Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Merlin Bird ID helps the public identify birds using photos, sounds, and questions, powered by machine learning trained on citizen science.
Cornell UniversityLife Sciences
CDC's Milestone Tracker icon

CDC's Milestone Tracker

FreeiOS Android
3 publications
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Helps parents monitor child development from two months to five years using evidence-based checklists to facilitate healthcare discussions about concerns.
US Centers for Disease Control and PreventionWellness & Public Health
Mindfulness Coach icon

Mindfulness Coach

FreeiOS Android
2 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Self-guided mindfulness training app helping Veterans and public manage stress, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms through evidence-based techniques.
US Department of Veterans AffairsMental Health & Psychology
Spot the Station icon

Spot the Station

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Spot the Station provides real-time notifications and augmented reality views to help the public locate and observe the International Space Station.
NASAPhysical Sciences
Marine Debris Tracker icon

Marine Debris Tracker

FreeiOS Android
2 publications
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Marine Debris Tracker enables citizens to collect and map standardized litter data, contributing to a global open-data platform on plastic pollution.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationEarth & Environmental Sciences
WellWithin Coach icon

WellWithin Coach

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
VA self-management app helping women manage posttraumatic stress and related concerns like insomnia and anxiety using over sixty interactive tools.
US Department of Veterans AffairsMental Health & Psychology

Curated Collections

Curated Collections

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Evidence-Based Anxiety & Stress Apps

PTSD coaching, mindfulness, mood tracking, and stress management tools.

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PTSD & Veteran Mental Health Apps

The VA’s mental health toolkit for veterans and military families.

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Cognitive Training & Brain Health Apps

Working memory games, cognitive assessments, and brain health screening.

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Research-Tested Health Apps

Apps tested in clinical trials and pilot studies.

47 appsView collection
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Clinical Decision Support Tools

Risk calculators, dosing guides, and diagnostic aids for clinicians.

50 appsView collection
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Apps for Patient Self-Management

Tools for patients and caregivers managing chronic conditions.

61 appsView collection
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Scientific Disciplines

Health & Medicine

335 apps · 5 subcategories

Natural & Physical Sciences

128 apps · 4 subcategories

Agricultural & Food Sciences

104 apps · 4 subcategories

Engineering & Technology

57 apps · 6 subcategories

Social & Behavioral Sciences

54 apps · 5 subcategories

Arts & Humanities

41 apps · 5 subcategories

Education

4 apps · 4 subcategories

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Federal Agencies

Apps from Federal Agencies

NASA

NASA

National Aeronautics & Space

35apps
45pubs
VA

VA

Veterans Affairs

27apps
52pubs
CDC

CDC

Centers for Disease Control

24apps
40pubs
USDA

USDA

Department of Agriculture

20apps
23pubs
NOAA

NOAA

Oceanic & Atmospheric Admin

7apps
10pubs

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