Ainslie Tuer, Applied Science Abstract In order to address the problem of rising sea levels and increased extreme weather events, this experiment involved constructing a small scale wave flume and various coastal defense models to study their effect on coastal erosion and flooding. As cities expand and the push for sustainability increases, coastal cities must […]
Effects of Acid Rain Exposure on Artemia Cyst Hatch Rates
Laurence Xie, Life Science Abstract Having threaded the earth for a long time, brine shrimp (Artemia) have gone from not only residing in the extremely saline conditions of some saltwater lakes, but have also been put to use as a source of nutrition for the larviculture of fish and shellfish , in lethality assays for […]
The Effect of pH on Okra Mucilage to Entrap Microplastics
Jiayi Wu, Life Science Abstract The relationship between pH and the effectiveness of polysaccharides from okra mucilage is analyzed in this study to determine the optimal condition to entrap microplastics. To extract the mucilage from okra pods, the okra is heated using the microwave. Water resistant gauze and a funnel are used to filter the […]