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Two 17-year-olds invent a device that removes microplastics from water!

Victoria Ou, a 17-year-old, in collaboration with her friend Justin Huang, has developed a device that can filter microplastics from water! The teenage duo has won the first prize in the Earth and Environmental Sciences category and received the $50,000 prize from the Gordon E. Moore Award for Positive Outcomes for Future Generations. Microplastics are one of the most pervasive and challenging pollutants on the planet. These irritants can be found everywhere, from the ocean to the air, and even in our food and water! Unknown to us, we ingest and inhale so many microplastics into our body that possibly end up in our blood, lungs, testicles and even breastmilk! The repercussions of this are quite harmful in the long run. And now thanks to Victoria Ou and Justin Huang, who presented their work at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles, things are starting to feel hopeful. ISEF is an event where top competitors fought for the $9 million prizes. This device uses ultrasonic sound waves to remove microplastics from water. The duo plans to use this device at water treatment plants to reduce microplastic pollution worldwide. Learn more about their amazing invention:
2 teens won $50,000 for inventing a device that can filter toxic microplastics from water

2 teens won $50,000 for inventing a device that can filter toxic microplastics from water

Two 17-year-olds created a new device to successfully filter microplastics from water using ultrasonic sound waves and won $50,000 for their work.

https://www.businessinsider.com/teens-win-fifty-thousand-for-ultrasound-microplastic-filtration-device-2024-5



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  • George Kariuki

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    This tech has the potential to make a real difference. Keep up the amazing work!

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    • Elizabeth Gathigia

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      Very impressing, congratulations to these brilliant minds, it an amazing innovation for a better future

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      • Ann Nyambura

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        It's inspiring to see young people not just talking about the environment but actually doing something about it.

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        • Munene Mugambi

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          The invention by Victoria Ou and Justin Huang to filter microplastics using ultrasonic sound waves is outstanding. This innovative device could significantly reduce plastic pollution in water, providing a promising solution to a major environmental issue. We'll be here for the transformation

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          • Annett Michuki..

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            wow this is so inspiring

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            • Munene Mugambi

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              @annett_michuki I hope it only creates an effect where more people are interested in making such innovative solutions to help solve the climate issues we have facing us. Tech might be our Hail Mary out of the climate crisis.

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            • Joseph Githinji

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              This is a great invention that needs to be upscaled to aid in water purification around the globe. Congratulations to this two climate heroines.

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              • Munene Mugambi

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                @joseph_githinji Yes, certainly. The upscaling of this project to go mainstream will definitely affect most of our lives in a positive manner by ensuring micro plastic free life.

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              • Princess

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                Congratulations to them on their well-deserved win!

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                • walter lungayi

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                  Very impressive innovation!! This development has the potential to improve water quality and mitigate the impact of plastic pollution.

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                  • Joseph Githinji

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                    @walter_lungayi it is a great invention and especially that it comes from the younger generation, the future is pregnant indeed.

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                  • Sarah Chabane

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                    Pretty smart!

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                    • Edwin wangombe

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                      This is amazing. This is an invention worth investing in. I hope the government and other stakeholders will invest heavily in it to make its production fast and easily accessible globally.

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                      • Joseph Githinji

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                        @edwin_wangombe I concur with you, this might be the breakthrough we've been waiting in water purification system.

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