Summary Since the outbreak of honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) disappearance in the phenomenon known as colony collapse disorder (CCD) in 2006, investigations dedicated to finding the causes of CCD have suggested possible factors; however, a singular cause has not yet been identified. This project aims at identifying how external factors in the environment, such…
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Development of Two New Efficient Means of Wastewater Treatment
Summary Wastewater accumulation is a daunting issue. This global concern stimulates scientists to search for more effective ways of treating wastewater and preserving natural resources. In this study, we have augmented current treatment efficiencies and general effectiveness by creating two new methods. Using hollow fiber membrane (HFM) based liquid-liquid extraction technology in water treatment, we…
Juvenile Mental Health
Modern people, especially teenagers, are facing unprecedented challenges in this fast paced society. In China, more and more juveniles are becoming so concerned about their future career path that an increasing percentage of these young people gradually suffer mental diseases such as anxiety and depression. As one of the biggest countries in the world, China…
Selenium’s Gift to Hometown Health
Selenium’s Gift to Hometown Health QIZHE WEN My hometown Enshi in Hubei holds the globe’s only verified independent selenium deposit—local rocks have up to 66.66mg/kg of this mineral, 11 times higher than comparable formations. A nationwide survey shows 53% of Chinese students have myopia, but Enshi’s juvenile rate is far lower. Selenium shields lens proteins…
Moonlight
I love the way the moonlight flickers through my room, Choosing a few selected items to shine at in the gloom, Choosing lots of people to comfort in the night, Keeping them from their nightmares, Keeping them from their fright. The moonlight is another comfort sent from God above, To fill us with His…