3D printing can create large amounts of plastic waste. William Amos and Aldrin Lupisan of UC Irvine have created a system to recycle and reuse that waste for new material. By turning plastic waste into a locally based plastic supply chain they

Rap on Trial: Is it a Crime to Rhyme?

Apr 6th, 2018 5m 15s

Should your art send you to prison? Rap lyrics are increasingly turning up as evidence in courtrooms across the country. The fictional characters portrayed in violent gansta rap songs are often a far cry from the true personalities of the artis

Blum Center Drones to Enhance Flood Resilience

Apr 6th, 2018 3m 44s

Floods are the most destructive of natural disasters, on average affecting 100 million people globally. Drones can be used as very cost effective mapping devices, gathering fine resolution data on a site's terrain, landcover, and even its infra

Designing Water Conservation Solutions in Middle Schools

Apr 6th, 2018 3m 41s

By focusing on a current water issue, students in public schools learn the science behind the problem and then exercise the scientific method in determining a unique solution to the problem with their classmates. The students develop team work

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