Biological And Ecological Project

Stand Number: 5100

Project title: Methane Busters: Harnessing tannins and feed additives to clean up slurry tank emissions.

Overview: Using a dual approach to reduce methane emissions from the Irish bovine herd by targeting methanogenic microorganisms in the rumen and slurry tank.

School Name: Moate Community School

School County: Westmeath

Stand Number: 5101

Project title: The differential impact of climate change in regions of Ireland

Overview: The media states that global warming is occurring, but are different sites in Ireland affected the same way? This project aims to address this question.

School Name: St David's Holy Faith Secondary

School County: Wicklow

Stand Number: 5102

Project title: How Efficient Is Electricity Generation from Vegetation?

Overview: This project tests the potential that plants and microorganisms can generate electricity through their natural processes and environment.

School Name: Castleknock College

School County: Dublin

Stand Number: 5103

Project title: Wild(Mix) Attraction - Uncovering Pollinator Preferences in Wildflower Mixes

Overview: This project investigates how physical flower traits from various wildflower mixes influence pollinator attraction, analysing colour, shape, size, and nectar sugar content.

School Name: St Bricin's College

School County: Cavan

Stand Number: 5104

Project title: Root Rivalry: Do heritage seeds outgrow their modern competition?

Overview: Investigating if there is a difference in the root growth between two plants, one grown from heritage seeds and the other from modern seeds

School Name: Loreto Secondary School Balbriggan

School County: Dublin

Stand Number: 5200

Project title: Investigating Mycelium Electrical Signals: Developing a digital interface and exploring applications of fungal networks as biohybrid sensors.

Overview: Developing a biohybrid sensor through the amplification and digital to analog conversion of electrical signals produced by stimulated mycelial networks and investigation into the applications.

School Name: Coláiste Choilm

School County: Cork

Stand Number: 5201

Project title: The changes in vocal ability during a menstrual cycle

Overview: I plan on measuring just how much a female menstrual cycle affects your vocal ability/range. This is because I have noticed a change in myself.

School Name: Bush Post Primary School

School County: Louth

Stand Number: 5202

Project title: 'Crisis Crunch' - A Healthier and Sustainable Alternative for Emergency Relief

Overview: This project offers a sustainable, cost-effective food source for emergency relief by fortifying biscuits with dehydrated fruit and vegetable peels, enhancing nutrition in affected areas.

School Name: Coláiste Choilm

School County: Cork

Stand Number: 5203

Project title: The impact of diet interventions on 2km rowing performance.

Overview: Rowers often face challenges maintaining optimal performance, and diet plays a crucial role. This project aims to investigate the impact of specific dietary modifications.

School Name: Loreto Secondary School

School County: Cork

Stand Number: 5204

Project title: A novel approach to regenerative agriculture through the use of Comfrey as a sustainable soil enhancer.

Overview: A comprehensive investigation into the use of Comfrey, a sustainable biological soil enhancer, as an alternative to artificial fertilisers in agriculture.

School Name: C.B.S. Thurles

School County: Tipperary