Can remove 96% microplastics: High school student builds low-cost filter to tackle water pollution

A US high school student has pioneered a low-cost water filter using magnetic ferrofluid to capture 96% of microplastics.

High school student develops membrane-free filter that removes most microplastics from water

As reported by Smithsonian Magazine, Heller's interest in water treatment began close to home in Warrington, Virginia, after ...

Students debate AI benefits in projects at 71st Mid-Columbia Science fair

It’s a chance for them to explore something entirely of their own choosing, and really do that independent learning...” ...
The Mercury

Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say

U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn’t mean every glass tastes the same, or that every ...
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Charleston Waterkeeper opens community science lab for researching water quality, monitoring microplastics

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WBCD) — Charleston Waterkeeper has opened a first-of-its-kind Community Science Lab, inviting residents, ...
Smithsonian Magazine

This High School Student Invented a Filter That Eliminates 96 Percent of Microplastics From Drinking Water

Virginia teenager Mia Heller’s filtration system harnesses the power of ferrofluid, a magnetic oil that binds to ...