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Building an algae photobioreactor

Posted on July 22, 2018October 30, 2019by Amelia Paine

Certain species of algae have such a high lipid content that they can be efficiently processed into biofuels as an alternative to liquid fossil fuels. But while this alone sounds promising, algae is not limited to being a fuel source. Another “green” application is to reduce carbon emissions by pumping exhaust, such as from a […]

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Beyond human sight

Posted on October 31, 2016October 30, 2019by Amelia Paine

Our eyes contain photoreceptors called cones that allow us to see the colors red, green, and blue. Using just these three types of cones, we can see the entire rainbow of the visible light spectrum. However, different species have different color receptive cells – dogs have only blue and green cones, while seals and dolphins […]

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The infinite, infinitesimal world of air

Posted on June 15, 2016July 22, 2018by Amelia Paine

When June rolls around in New England, the air becomes thick with pollen. Tiny yellow grains powder every surface and collect in lakes and ponds to form questionable, sulfur-like deposits. Thousands of people develop allergies. Really, it’s impossible not to notice that the air has suddenly been filled with foreign particles. But what’s a bit […]

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Hey, I'm Amelia! I recently graduated from MIT and am starting graduate research at Harvard SEAS. I love to build, design, and discover. I also love many other things, such as cloudspotting, stargazing, art, and travel.

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