Tag: science
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Noise Pollution
I’m sure you have been victim to the harsh sounds of the city while trying to sleep at one point in your life. You might think it is simply annoying, but it is truly a serious environmental issue.
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Impact of Algae on Biodiversity
Many aquatic environments are impacted by algae overgrowth, caused by an excess of nutrients from runoff. To find the impacts of water quality, we compared algae growth and biodiversity in NY waterways.
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Do Water Quality & Temperature Affect the Striped Bass Population in the Hudson River?
Who knew life existed in the infamous Hudson River? Focusing on the Striped Bass, we explore how fluctuating temperatures and bacterial contamination affect its population.
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Science of Bread: Breaking Down the Complexity of Humanity’s Greatest Creation
Bread is a common food consumed by millions of people every day. Despite its commonality, it is a complex science due to many factors. Our poster reviews the science of bread, comparing its nutrition, types, and techniques across different cultures.
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Meditation and Mindfulness
Mindfulness meditation helps regulate the body and reduce stress. Despite its benefits, some hesitate to try it. Our poster explores the connection between meditation, mindfulness, and how music enhances its effects.
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Are Macaulay Students as Motivated About Bioblitz as in Previous Years?
What do students truly think about BioBlitz? What changes can be made? Click here to find out more.
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Chirps Drowned Out: Noise Pollution Toll on Bird Species Across NYC
Discover how noise pollution affects bird biodiversity across urban and suburban parks. Dive into the data and uncover the impact!
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Rats in the City: NYC’s Growing Crisis
Rats in the City: What is causing the exploding rat population across New York City?
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Can We Combat The Lantern Fly Invasion in NYC?
Explore innovative strategies to combat NYC’s invasive lanternfly outbreak. Learn about their ecological impact, life cycle, and effective solutions like traps, repellents, and insecticides to protect our green spaces and biodiversity.
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Noisy NYC: The effects of neighborhood socioeconomic status on noise pollution
This project explores the sources of noise pollution in Manhattan, maps which neighborhoods suffer from the most noise pollution, and correlates neighborhood socioeconomic status with various noise sources.
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Urban Soundscape: An Examination of Noise Pollution in NYC
We examined exactly how noise pollution impacted the health of the human and animal population in New York City, specifically, how noise levels impacted the development of pigeons and bats and the potential health impacts for the average New Yorker.
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COVID-19’s Impact on NYC Mallard Trends (2016–2024)
Discover how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped NYC’s mallard observation trends (2016–2024), revealing unexpected patterns in urban wildlife behavior amidst lockdowns and shifting public habits.
