Florida sixth-grader Naboshree Santra developed biodegradable soil-based shade balls designed to reduce evaporation and retain moisture; the 11-year-old is now competing for a $25,000 science prize
Naboshree Santra develops biodegradable soil shade balls that reduce evaporation and help soil retain more water, providing a simple solution for drought-affected agriculture An 11-year-old female student from Oviedo, Florida, has created a simple tool to help farmers conserve water during dry weather. Naboshree Santra, a sixth-grader at Jackson Heights Middle School, makes special soil…