Science In Detroit

  Author: Alonzo Bell  Date Published: 12/09/2021 Article: What does environmental education mean to me?   Environment Education Research: The Significance of Environmental Education My definition of environmental education is somewhat complex but simple. Environmental education is about participating in outreach to learn, preserve and live with the environment. Environments are usually changing according to human’s needs and environmental education teaches people to appreciate the natural beauty of undisturbed environments. I also like to define environmental education as engaging people in learning about the significance of our environment through participation. Environmental education is not limited to age, because it can be learned and taught by diverse age groups. I’m interested in environmental education research because it makes people aware of the many benefits which the environment provides to urban communities. I’m especially interested in learning about how peo...

Author:  Alonzo Bell Date Published: 04/02/2023 Case Report: Green Synthesis of Hybrid Non-Isocyanate Polyurethane/ Green Polyurethane developed by Hybrid Coating Technologies. Case Report: Synthesis of Hybrid Non-Isocyanate Polyurethane/ Green Polyurethane by Hybrid Coating Technologies The focus area of the award: greener synthetic pathways, greener reaction conditions, and design of greener chemicals The Winners of the Green Chemistry Awards of 2015, who produced synthesis routes to develop hybrid non-isocyanate polyurethane (HNIPU). Isocyanates are known as toxic hazards to humans and wildlife when combusted and can produce harmful amines, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen cyanide and carbonate molecules. This new innovation considers molecular weights of different amine groups. Some low molecular weight amines can have acute toxicity and be corrosive (via conventional synthesis). HCT, also considers high molecular weight amines which can be less toxic and more stable for synthesis via...

Author: Alonzo Bell Film Reflection: Film: Will Roots Save the World? Film Link: https://youtu.be/n4wvXBOfXv8 Date Published:  September 26, 2022 Summary  The film which I’m reflecting on is “Will roots save the world?”. The film uses a variety of experiments, research, data, and geographical locations to explain the importance of roots and their functions. This film examines the effects of roots in different climatic regions. One study traces radioactive carbon and uses it to show how carbon is absorbed and distributed throughout the plant. For this study, the tracer used was Carbon-11 which has a halflife of 20 mins. This is particularly important because it shows the pathway of travel of nutrients from the roots to other parts of the plant. Isotopes can be useful when tracking movement of molecules throughout a plant. There are also 3D technologies now being used to film and scan the root growth process. This technology scans or films the growth of roots from germination (j...

Author:   Alonzo Bell Article : Invasive Term Paper Brazilian Pepper, Schinus terebinthifolius Publish Date: 04/12/2023 Brazilian Pepper, Schinus terebinthifolius    Description and Account of Variation The Brazilian pepper is an interesting species which has invaded the U.S in the recent century. The Brazilian Pepper was brought to America from South America in the 1840s and was regarded as a holiday ornamental significant to christmas time. It has been introduced to Africa via horticultural trades, and has been noted to be utilized for medicinal purposes, ornamental, and even as a food commodity. The Brazilian Pepper scientific name is Schinus terebinthifolia . The Brazilian Pepper Tree is of the Anacardiaceae family, which is a part of the Cashew family. It is also related to; Poison Ivy, Cashew, Poison Sumac, and Poison Oak which are some well known species in North America. Since it’s related to poisonous species and contains urushiol compounds; it can cause i...