Both inventions were done by teenagers at their times.
Both inventions claimed to help the environment: Boyan Slat's machine would clean up trash floating in ocean. Duro-Aina Adebola, Akindele Abiola, Faleke Oluwatoyin, and Bello Eniola proposed power generation from urine that would not create carbon monoxide.
Unfortunately both inventions were also challenged by more established scientists and engineers.
The correct answer to this question is C- The cracks in the window forked like arteries. I have confirmed it with apex.
Hektor's perspective reveals he is hesitant to enter the gateway, although he sees it is the only valid option, based on the mistakes of his past.