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research in oil

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research in oil research in oil I wnt to add PDMS as an antifoaming agent in edible oil mixture and make it soluble in the oil without appearance of any particles what co- solvent can be used and in what amount Re: research in oil Ethanol. You can use it in a small amount, like 1-5%, to help PDMS mix evenly in the oil. Read more

Power Source Inquiry for an Oscillating Motor

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Power Source Inquiry for an Oscillating Motor Power Source Inquiry for an Oscillating Motor I am working with my niece on a school project. Attached is a pic of the current parts I am using. There is a 7mm amplitude High-Torque Brushless Motor that oscillates with a circuit board, an on/off button and stem. The device is currently powered with a battery. Is there a way I can use my iPhone to power the device i am building instead of a battery? Is there a way to plug into my iPhone and wire… Read more

Question about Investigate Alien Genetics activity

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Question about Investigate Alien Genetics activity Question about Investigate Alien Genetics activity Choose the trait based on its amino acid sequence for gene 1,2 and 3. After you have determined the phenotype of each organism, sketch a picture ------------------------------------- Leave this to help the Experts: The activity can be viewed at: [url=https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/alien-genetics]Investigate Alien Genetics[/url] Re: Question about Investigate Alien… Read more

Antibiotic Resistance Help

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Antibiotic Resistance Help Antibiotic Resistance Help I need help! Can someone tell me where I can find the materials for the Antibiotic Resistance science fair project. I cant seem to find a list anywhere! Re: Antibiotic Resistance Help Hello! Link to project: [https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/MicroBio_p021/microbiology/antibiotic-resistance] This science fair project does not come with a materials list because it does not have a set experimental… Read more

Pathologist Interview Request

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Pathologist Interview Request Pathologist Interview Request Hi: My name is Emma and I am a high school senior in Gilbert, Arizona. I am currently in English 101 and, for one of my assignments, I am required to interview a pathologist and use the answers to write an essay about a career in pathology. I would be so appreciative if someone could answer the following questions. My teacher is also requiring a name for my citations. Please feel free to email me directly if you prefer. Thank you… Read more

Question about Explore How Lung Infection Influences Breathing activity

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Question about Explore How Lung Infection Influences Breathing activity Question about Explore How Lung Infection Influences Breathing activity Type your question below and then press Submit! Can you explain how this works. Why does the top balloon inflate and deflate as you pull or push the bottom balloon. Thanks. I’m having trouble explains this to my students. ------------------------------------- Leave this to help the Experts: The activity can be viewed at:… Read more

Jumping Robot

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Jumping Robot Jumping Robot Hi, My son is building a jumping robot for his science project. He has followed all the steps mentioned in the below article, however the robot is not jumping. How do we trouble shoot. https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/Robotics_p047/robotics/rubber-band-jumping-robot#materials Thanks, Maithili Re: Jumping Robot Hi - it can take some tinkering to get this project to work properly - there are already some suggestions in step 12 of… Read more

Minds of their own: a chemical reaction that changes, then changes back

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Minds of their own: a chemical reaction that changes, then changes back Minds of their own: a chemical reaction that changes, then changes back Hello I'm a teacher and I want my students to do this experiment. I was wondering if potassium iodate can be used instead of Sodium Iodate and if sulfuric acid can be used instead of Sulfamic Acid? If this is possible, which concentration of sulfuric acid can be used best? Thank you in advance. Best regards Stephanie [Administrator note: Project… Read more

Chickens and garden project

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Chickens and garden project Chickens and garden project Hi, Looking for ideas for high school 4H projects in relation to vegetable gardening and chickens. Any ideas? Chickens would not be in the garden. Re: Chickens and garden project Hi there! Thank you for reaching out! Science Buddies has an array of science projects tailored to the high school level. Just navigate to the Science Projects tab up top and type in keywords into the query box. We unfortunately do not have any… Read more

Composting Using Fruit Peels After Using Them in Another Experiment

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Composting Using Fruit Peels After Using Them in Another Experiment Composting Using Fruit Peels After Using Them in Another Experiment As a science fair project, I am showing how we can benefit waste fruit peels by turning them into cleaners and using them to purify contaminated water. After doing so, I would not like to waste the fruit peels. My question is that if it is okay to use the fruit peels in a compost AFTER the previous experiments. Since the fruit peels will be mixed with… Read more

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