On Sun, 14 Dec 1997 19:50:45 GMT, segals-2 at idt.net (Steve Segal)
wrote:
>Hi, thanks for visiting, the following was the abstract to my sci fair
>project last year in tenth grade. I won numerous awards and want to
>continue with it this year. I find the results very interesting. I
>would like suggestions as to how I could improvise the project so it
>won't be exactly the same as last year. Is there anything interesting
>that I could do besides making the magnetic field stronger? Perhaps
>changing the species of plant? Any ideas as to new conditions for the
>plants... etc... Any suggestions as to a new "twist" for the project?
> Or, any other ideas for cool plant projects would be appreciated,
>although I am most interested in continuing my prior research if I can
>make it somewhat different from last year. Anyway, read the abstract
>and tell me what you think. I really appreciate your help and look
>forward to reading the responses. Thanks from a grateful student!
>>Effect of a Magnetic Field on the Growth of Spinach
>>> << SNIP >>
Consider using alternating magnetic fields. Such fields of 12
milligauss appear to affect the action of antioxidant type drugs.
See:
Bioelectromagnetics, vol. 18, no. 8
or
Science News, Nov 29, 1997 (vol. 152)
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Eric Nitardy
nithard at gte.net
