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Hawaii High Schooler Finds Ocean-Cleaning Fungi in Everyday Coconut Husks
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High school senior Vera Wang has discovered a natural fungi living in coconut husks that can successfully filter harmful plastics and sunscreen chemicals from seawater. Her innovative research, conducted in a university lab, earned her multiple top awards at the Hawaiʻi State Science & Engineering Fair.
High school senior Vera Wang has discovered a natural fungi living in coconut husks that can successfully filter harmful plastics and sunscreen chemicals from seawater. Her innovative research, conducted in a university lab, earned her multiple top awards at the Hawaiʻi State Science & Engineering Fair.