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Effects of chemical pesticides on beneficial and harmful insect populations on four farms in Central Massachusetts
Abstract Finding sustainable methods to control pest insects that affect crop yield is a pressing, worldwide concern for agriculture. In recent decades, there has been interest in developing less toxic…
Sugar: Friend or Foe?
Raelene Tang Chiang Kai Shek College Sugar-Friend-or-Foe (click to view)…
The Effects of Acid Rain on the Visible Light Absorption of Stained Glass
Abstract The effect of acid rain on stained glass windows is felt by many churches and other historic buildings worldwide, especially in Europe. As a result, the relationship between the…
The Development and Maximization of a Novel Photosynthetic Microbial Fuel Cell Using Rhodospirillum rubrum
This study analyzes the potential viability of the photosynthetic bacterium Rhodospirillum rubrum for producing electricity via microbial fuel cell (MFC), as prior research has not investigated this capacity. A prototype…
The Effect of ethanol concentration on beta-cell development in zebrafish
Type 1 diabetes is a disorder in which pancreatic β-cells do not provide sufficient insulin to moderate blood sugar levels. Fetal alcohol syndrome is a condition caused by alcohol consumption…
The Effect of UV Treatment on the Degradation of Compostable Polylactic Acid
Though many compostable plastics have entered the market, they often require lengthy treatment processes to degrade. Polylactic acid (PLA) has the greatest potential to replace petroleum-based plastics due to its…
Which diaper is more absorbent, Huggies or Pampers?
Our experiment’s purpose is to find which newborn diaper, Huggies Little Snugglers or Pampers Swaddlers, absorbs more simulated urine (5% salt water). The Pampers diaper is composed of an average…
Exploring the Interconnection of Greenhouse Gas Emission and Socio-economic Factors
Exploring the Interconnection of Greenhouse Gas Emission and Socio-economic Factors This paper examines the dependence of the emission of greenhouse gases including CO2, N2O and CH4 on social, economic and…
Comparing the Voltage Output of Water in Drop and Flow Form Using a Piezoelectric Sensor and Hydroelectric Turbine
Due to the harmful effects of broadly used energy sources, alternative energy sources have been widely studied. One area of interest is transferring kinetic water energy in nature, as in…
The Effects of Ocean Acidification on the Development and Calcification of the Larval Shells of the Red Abalone Haliotis rufescens Swainson, 1822
This study focuses on the effects of increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide and decreasing pH on the development and calcification of larval red abalone shells. Experimental bowls were inoculated with 2…
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