Science News for Kids » Intel International Science and Engineering Fair http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org Publication of the Society for Science & the Public Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:07:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Teens take home science gold http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/05/teens-take-home-science-gold-at-intel-isef-2013/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/05/teens-take-home-science-gold-at-intel-isef-2013/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 00:55:14 +0000 Sid Perkins http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=17117 Eesha Khare (left), Ionut Budisteanu (center) and Henry Wanjune Lin (right) claimed the top three prizes at this year’s Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona. Budisteanu’s work toward developing a self-driving car earned the 19-year-old Romanian inventor the $75,000 top prize. Credit: Intel/Chris Ayers

A low-cost, self-driving vehicle; battery alternatives and analyses of galaxy clusters claim top prizes at a global high school science competition]]> Eesha Khare (left), Ionut Budisteanu (center) and Henry Wanjune Lin (right) claimed the top three prizes at this year’s Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona. Budisteanu’s work toward developing a self-driving car earned the 19-year-old Romanian inventor the $75,000 top prize. Credit: Intel/Chris Ayers

A low-cost, self-driving vehicle; battery alternatives and analyses of galaxy clusters claim top prizes at a global high school science competition]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/05/teens-take-home-science-gold-at-intel-isef-2013/feed/ 0 Science on the South Lawn http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/04/the-white-house-science-fair-2013-hosts-scores-of-student-researchers/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/04/the-white-house-science-fair-2013-hosts-scores-of-student-researchers/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:38:47 +0000 Sid Perkins http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=16715 whsciencefair_feature

The White House hosts scores of student researchers ]]> whsciencefair_feature

The White House hosts scores of student researchers ]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/04/the-white-house-science-fair-2013-hosts-scores-of-student-researchers/feed/ 0 When one question leads to another http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/04/when-one-question-leads-to-another/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/04/when-one-question-leads-to-another/#comments Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:00:18 +0000 Susan Gaidos http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=16330 Student Erika DeBenedictis spent years studying the so-called interplanetary superhighway. Her persistence paid off: In 2010, Erika placed first in the Intel Science Talent Search for her research. Credit: Martin Lo, Caltech

Young scientists find advantages to pursuing related problems — sometimes for years on end]]> Student Erika DeBenedictis spent years studying the so-called interplanetary superhighway. Her persistence paid off: In 2010, Erika placed first in the Intel Science Talent Search for her research. Credit: Martin Lo, Caltech

Young scientists find advantages to pursuing related problems — sometimes for years on end]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/04/when-one-question-leads-to-another/feed/ 0 Speedy cancer detector http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/speedy-cancer-detector/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/speedy-cancer-detector/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 14:55:04 +0000 Sid Perkins http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=12790 Jack Andraka, a 15-year-old freshman from Crownsville, Md., invented a blood-test technique to detect pancreatic cancer. Credit: Patrick Thornton, SSP

New technique quickly, cheaply identifies a particularly dangerous form of cancer]]> Jack Andraka, a 15-year-old freshman from Crownsville, Md., invented a blood-test technique to detect pancreatic cancer. Credit: Patrick Thornton, SSP

New technique quickly, cheaply identifies a particularly dangerous form of cancer]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/speedy-cancer-detector/feed/ 0 Phoning in heartbeats http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/phoning-in-heartbeats/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/phoning-in-heartbeats/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 19:00:26 +0000 Sid Perkins http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=12786 Heartbeat data sent to a cell phone by Wong’s device are almost exactly like those recorded in a hospital or a doctor’s office. Credit: Patrick Thornton, SSP

New device uses a smartphone to collect and email data on heart rhythms]]> Heartbeat data sent to a cell phone by Wong’s device are almost exactly like those recorded in a hospital or a doctor’s office. Credit: Patrick Thornton, SSP

New device uses a smartphone to collect and email data on heart rhythms]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/phoning-in-heartbeats/feed/ 0 Young scientists, inventors and mathematicians score big http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/young-scientists-inventors-and-mathematicians-score-big/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/young-scientists-inventors-and-mathematicians-score-big/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 18:15:55 +0000 Sid Perkins http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=12766 isefwinner2

Cancer sensor, a better way to search tweets, and quantum teleportation are among research highlights at a global high-school-science competition]]> isefwinner2

Cancer sensor, a better way to search tweets, and quantum teleportation are among research highlights at a global high-school-science competition]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/young-scientists-inventors-and-mathematicians-score-big/feed/ 0 Granola bars for cows http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/granola-bars-for-cows/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/granola-bars-for-cows/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 14:03:05 +0000 Sid Perkins http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=12679 Shiza Gulab (left) and Mahnoor Hassan from Peshawar, Pakistan, are part of a team that developed a nutrient-rich, granola-like food supplement for livestock. Team member Bushra Shahed (not pictured) was unable to attend the Pittsburgh event. Credit: Patrick Thornton, SSP

Nutrient-rich “energy squares” boost milk production, help prevent disease]]> Shiza Gulab (left) and Mahnoor Hassan from Peshawar, Pakistan, are part of a team that developed a nutrient-rich, granola-like food supplement for livestock. Team member Bushra Shahed (not pictured) was unable to attend the Pittsburgh event. Credit: Patrick Thornton, SSP

Nutrient-rich “energy squares” boost milk production, help prevent disease]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/granola-bars-for-cows/feed/ 0 Helmet helper http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/helmet-helper/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/helmet-helper/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 21:21:02 +0000 Sid Perkins http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=12642 The Skid Lid Helmet Helper, a cap-like liner (far right) made of 1-centimeter-thick strips filled with a gel-like material, may absorb as much as 97 percent of the energy of an impact, Longcroft’s tests suggest.

Gel-filled liner absorbs energy of impacts, may reduce sports-related head injuries]]> The Skid Lid Helmet Helper, a cap-like liner (far right) made of 1-centimeter-thick strips filled with a gel-like material, may absorb as much as 97 percent of the energy of an impact, Longcroft’s tests suggest.

Gel-filled liner absorbs energy of impacts, may reduce sports-related head injuries]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/helmet-helper/feed/ 0