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Competition Science

Young researchers demonstrate they've got what it takes for science success

Chemistry
Teen finds cheaper way to make drugs against killer viruses

By Katie Grace CarpenterMay 16, 2025
Artificial Intelligence
Teen’s software for spotting AI-generated text just got personal

By Katie Grace CarpenterMay 15, 2025
Animals
Lab-grown mosquitoes could help protect Hawaii’s native birds

By Maria TemmingApril 22, 2025
Brain
Brain scans may offer clues to the mental health of trans youth

By Maria TemmingApril 8, 2025
Health & Medicine
This Indigenous herb may improve therapy for muscle disorder

By Maria TemmingMarch 25, 2025
Animals
A changing Arctic current seems to be impacting bowhead whales

By Maria TemmingMarch 11, 2025
Genetics
This young biologist looked for links between diet and dyslexia

By Maria TemmingFebruary 25, 2025
Tech
This teen engineer’s device sniffs out common food allergens

By Maria TemmingFebruary 11, 2025

Materials Science
This teen materials scientist wants to save the Great Salt Lake

By Maria TemmingJanuary 7, 2025
Chemistry
Teen chemist uncovers potentially harmful preservatives in pet food

By Maria TemmingDecember 3, 2024
Tech
This young engineer built an affordable electronic braille reader

By Maria TemmingNovember 5, 2024
Health & Medicine
This spice could be the basis of a smart, infection-fighting bandage

By McKenzie PrillamanJuly 3, 2024