How do microplastics interact with other particles in aquatic environments?

In this research project, we will use controlled biofouling experiments to quantify the progressive colonization...

Saving Chilean Soapbark Trees: a valuable natural resource for modern vaccines

The Chilean Soapbark Tree (Quillaja saponaria) produces QS-21, a key ingredient in COVID-19 vaccines. Due...

Can we make cities more sustainable by having living walls?

In this project, we are studying the possibility to mix cyanobacteria and algae to create a living bio-paint...

Quantifying ultra small micro-plastic contamination effects on the Florida Keys marine habitat

The Florida Keys are essential nursery habitat for commercial and recreational fish species. Despite this...

Manipulating structural complexity to bolster restoration efforts on Hawaiian coral reefs

This study investigates how altering module structures impacts coral fragment fusion, growth, and survival...

Are deep-sea metals powering bioelectrical eco-evolution?

The deep sea is enriched with metals and amazing life forms. Electroactive microbes can get energy from...

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