 This paper demonstrates the potential of using a novel solid tryptix or agar, TSA, medium for the hatching of artemia cysts, which could provide a more efficient and cost-effective way to produce notobiotic brine shrimp. Furthermore, the authors also demonstrated the effectiveness of this medium for testing the toxic effects of silver nanoparticles, AGNPs, on artemia embryonic development. This article was authored by Minon Du, H.O.A. Thaidang, Ninh Thaidong and others.