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Behavioral Responses of locusts to Radio Waves

Post by Liljaspie »

Hi!

I'm Jasper and I'm currently thinking of a good research title which I will be studying. I'm a high school student and I'm required to have my research title approved. I've formulated a lot of titles before but unluckily, they were rejected because I wasn't able to defend them in front of a panel. This one's one of them: Behavioral Responses of Locusts to Radio Waves of Differing Frequencies. This was rejected because I really don't know how to produce radio waves, describe the behavior of locusts, and how to measure the frequency and do the experiment accurately....

Hope someone can help me...
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Hi Jasper,

I am uncertain how to answer your question because I cannot perceive what it is you wish to study. I did some google searching on the possible relationships between radio waves and locusts. The only link I could find is the use of sattelight sensing data to track and predict locust migrations. Is that close to your area of interest? It appears locust predation on crops is a very serious problem in a number of areas of the world, and the prediction and tracking of outbreaks is a problem of serious interest to many countries. The use of sattelights to detect and track conditions favorable to outbreaks seems to be getting serious attention. A science fair project on this might be quite interesting.

But I am guessing this was not what you wanted to do. Therefore I suggest you read the Science Buddies Project guide, particularly the section on the Science Fair Project Question:

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... tion.shtml

After reading that and thinking about what it says, try to write down in one sentence using only words you understand exactly what it is you want to study or understand. When you have done that, and only then, you can try to think of a catchy title. Just be sure you understand the words you use and be able to explain them to your panel.

I hope this helps. I wish you great success in your project!

Best regards,


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Re: Behavioral Responses of locusts to Radio Waves

Post by Liljaspie »

Thanks Mr. BARRTT

What I want is to know how Locusts respond on certain frequencies of radio waves. I thought of this because I've once read in the net that an experiment has shown that ants, which are also insects, position their antennas parallel to the ground to lessen the effects of radio waves on them. I was'nt able to know what these effects are and therefore, I want to study it on grasshoppers.

Thnx again....

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What do you think are the other topics that might interest me? (IN THE FIELD OF PHYSICS...OR ELECTRONICS)
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Hi,

Based on your explanation of your interests I found this extremely interesting thesis on the interaction of fire ants with electrical and magnetic fields. It includes ab extensive review of the interaction of insects and other creatures to electrical and magnetic fields with extensive references. You may find bleep in it to support a science project of the sort you seek. Enjoy:

http://etd.lib.ttu.edu/theses/available ... 463471.pdf

Also of possible interest is this site, which mentions your ant antennae observation:

http://www.angelfire.com/or/mctrl/radiowaves.html

As to other projects you might be interested in, check out the Science Buddies Project Idea Guide:

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... deas.shtml

Good Luck!

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Thank you very much sir....

My only problem now is the set-up (which I'm not very good at)...
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Hi,

I highly recommend studying the Science Buddies Project Guide very carefully if you are having trouble setting up the project:

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... ndex.shtml

Good Luck for a great project!

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Oh Yeah...

thank u sir...

My other title got approved... Haha... I didn't show this one to our research teacher coz i'm afraid he'll ask me some questions i won't be able to answer...

That's all....thnx a lot! :D
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Sir, how about this one:
Effects of Powdered Gumamela (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) on the Growth-rate of Superworms (Zophobas morio)

You see, superworms are calcium deficient and I want to know if powdered gumamela (gumamelas' petals are rich in calcium) has effect on their growth. I will mix this with oats or flour which are the most common foods that they eat.

....do you know bleep about this? ....I mean, if you do...will you please help me improve or modify this into a better one. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Hi Jasper,

Your new topic (Effects of Powdered Gumamela (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) on the Growth-rate of Superworms (Zophobas morio)) is veering away from what we usually cover in the physical sciences forum and into the domain of life sciences, so I'll try to find someone with the appropriate background to address your question. In the meantime, don't be surprised if a moderator moves your last post into the life sciences forum.

Best wishes,
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I have moved your new topic to the Life Sciences forum. Here's the link to the new thread:

http://www.sciencebuddies.com/science-f ... =28&t=5265

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