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16-year-old South African invents wonder material to fight drought

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If I read it properly, it's confirmed if it works yet.
 
How did she figured this out?.

Using orange peel and avocado skins, the precocious student created a super absorbent polymer (SAP) capable of storing reserves of water hundreds of times its own weight, forming reservoirs that would allow farmers to maintain their crops at minimal cost. The polymer has the added benefit of sustainability as it uses recycled and biodegradable waste products.
 
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