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Through my conversations with Summer and my Science & Technology research I was able to gain insights that helped push me into coming up with this concept. Summer mentioned that many state parks have small shops where visitors can purchase basic necessities. She also explained that people can have difficulty
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As technology progresses, the abilities of humans also become more advanced. One of the newest upgrades to humans are night vision contacts. These contacts convert infrared light into legible colors, but are these contacts as good as they sound? "The University of Science and Technology team embedded nanoparticles into
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Lighting at night is an important technology for humans, but much of the lighting we use does not fully consider its effects on the surrounding environment. By redesigning how we use and control lighting, we can create environments that better accommodate both people and the wildlife that shares these spaces
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As satellite datacenters become more and more common, the question is, are they really a better option for our planet. Science is beginning to say that although it seems good on the surface, the long-term effects that it may cause could be detrimental to the environment. "SpaceX’s
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The Cycle of Day and Night is an interactive park installation inspired by “Tactical Urbanism in Baltimore Yields Safer Streets, Inspiring Art” by Ben Abramson and “This Unique Light Art Installation is Subtly Raising Awareness About Light Pollution” by Swita Uancharoenku. Like the tactical urbanism projects discussed by Abramson, the
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Studies show, insects are naturally attracted to artificial light because of their instinct to use the moon for navigation. When artificial light interferes, insects become disoriented, but small changes can be made to greatly reduce the number of bugs swarming around local fixtures. While insects face multiple severe stressors, including
2026-27 Capstone
When I first started thinking about how parks could make visitors feel safer at night without adding traditional lighting infrastructure, I was interested in materials that could glow in the dark. I gained inspiration from the glow paths I read about (Lahoz, 2024) (Tom P., 2026). I wanted to find
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Water curtain projections transform ordinary outdoor water features into living canvases, turning liquid mist into a moving, semi-transparent medium for high-impact visual art. But beneath the initial holographic novelty, is this resource-intensive medium truly worth the investment? "When it comes to visual impact, water curtain projection
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New alternatives for entertainment are consistently being invented and adjusted. Projection mapping introduces a new alternative as a more sustainable option that turns stagnant objects into spectacles of movement and color just through projection. "When used with purpose and restraint, projection mapping elevates events beyond presentation into experience. It
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Fireworks have long been a staple of community and personal celebrations mainly occurring on the 4th of July or New Years times. But the more we look into this practice, the more we learn about the truly negative effects that they have on our world. "...a study in Pacific
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In an article promoting the green benefits of aerial displays, Lumasky frames drone shows as the definitive future of outdoor entertainment, raising the question of whether this is an objective assessment or a self-serving pitch for industry growth. "With its groundbreaking capabilities, it stands poised to revolutionize event
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Minor league baseball team, Toledo Mud Hens, as well as others have begun switching over to drone light shows as opposed to firework shows. Is this switch better or worse for our environment as well as animals? "I'm definitely becoming a drone show person... I love the