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Real World Problems and Solutions

The Science of Community-Based Designs for a Resilient Bay Shore

In this public briefing, San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) scientists shared cutting-edge science on Bay shoreline restoration and adaptation, translating recent advances and critical findings to inform the Resilient by Design Challenge design teams.

Rust Wedge

Rust Wedge

Expanding rust is a force strong enough to shatter concrete.

Bay Bridge Model

Bay Bridge Model

Every bridge has built in rhythms.

Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

In San Francisco, bridges and buildings are made to move.

Magic Wand

Magic Wand

Wave the wand quickly and see an image appear.

Avalanche

Avalanche

Does the sand all pile up in the same way?

Bicycle Wheel Gyro

Bicycle Wheel Gyro

Let this gyroscope take you for a spin.

Science activity to explore hydraulics with a pair of dueling syringes

Hydraulic Battle

Plunge into hydraulics with a pair of dueling syringes.

Gel Electrophoresis: Analyzing the Results

Learn to read the results of a homemade electrophoresis device.

Gel Electrophoresis: Run the Experiment

Run gel electrophoresis at home with a homemade chamber.

Gel Electrophoresis: Assemble the Power Supply

Build a power source for your own electrophoresis device.

Gel Electrophoresis: Pour the Gel

Pour a gel and get ready to do electrophoresis.

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