Science News for Kids » Intel ISEF http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org Publication of the Society for Science & the Public Mon, 20 May 2013 22:47:30 +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 Flagging loose bolts http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/05/smart-alert-washer-automatically-flags-when-a-nut-is-coming-loose-warning-of-potential-danger/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/05/smart-alert-washer-automatically-flags-when-a-nut-is-coming-loose-warning-of-potential-danger/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 00:11:48 +0000 Sid Perkins http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=17105 Mei Kam (left), Mei Di Zhu (center) and Jia Ying Zhong (right) designed a “smart washer” that provides an alert when the nut holding the washer on a bolt comes loose. Credit: Patrick Thornton, SSP

“Smart alert washer” automatically flags when a nut is coming loose, warning of potential danger]]> Mei Kam (left), Mei Di Zhu (center) and Jia Ying Zhong (right) designed a “smart washer” that provides an alert when the nut holding the washer on a bolt comes loose. Credit: Patrick Thornton, SSP

“Smart alert washer” automatically flags when a nut is coming loose, warning of potential danger]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/05/smart-alert-washer-automatically-flags-when-a-nut-is-coming-loose-warning-of-potential-danger/feed/ 0 Pee is for power http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/05/the-water-in-urine-can-be-a-source-of-hydrogen-for-electrical-generators/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/05/the-water-in-urine-can-be-a-source-of-hydrogen-for-electrical-generators/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 19:36:32 +0000 Sid Perkins http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=17098 Adebola Duro-Aina (left), Oluwatoyin Faleke (center) and Zainab Bello (right) designed a system that uses urine to produce a fuel. Generators that run on this fuel, rather than gasoline, would avoid spewing carbon monoxide, a toxic pollutant. Credit: Patrick Thornton, SSP

The water in urine can be a source of hydrogen for electrical generators]]> Adebola Duro-Aina (left), Oluwatoyin Faleke (center) and Zainab Bello (right) designed a system that uses urine to produce a fuel. Generators that run on this fuel, rather than gasoline, would avoid spewing carbon monoxide, a toxic pollutant. Credit: Patrick Thornton, SSP

The water in urine can be a source of hydrogen for electrical generators]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/05/the-water-in-urine-can-be-a-source-of-hydrogen-for-electrical-generators/feed/ 0 Avoiding ‘hot’ wheels http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/05/teen-designs-device-that-could-almost-double-the-life-of-airplane-tires/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/05/teen-designs-device-that-could-almost-double-the-life-of-airplane-tires/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 22:35:18 +0000 Sid Perkins http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=17086 Phillipe Lothaller, a 17-year-old senior from Cape Town, South Africa, has invented a device that could save airlines big money by extending the life of tires. The metal device at left is an early mock-up of the design. A newer version (seen in white at center) has pop-up scoops instead of fixed ones. When retracted, the scoops don’t interfere with a plane’s protective wheel wells. Credit: Patrick Thornton, SSP

Teen designs device that could almost double the life of airplane tires]]> Phillipe Lothaller, a 17-year-old senior from Cape Town, South Africa, has invented a device that could save airlines big money by extending the life of tires. The metal device at left is an early mock-up of the design. A newer version (seen in white at center) has pop-up scoops instead of fixed ones. When retracted, the scoops don’t interfere with a plane’s protective wheel wells. Credit: Patrick Thornton, SSP

Teen designs device that could almost double the life of airplane tires]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2013/05/teen-designs-device-that-could-almost-double-the-life-of-airplane-tires/feed/ 0 Pathways to research: Problem-solving http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/09/pathways-to-research-problem-solving/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/09/pathways-to-research-problem-solving/#comments Sun, 09 Sep 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Daniel Strain http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=14034 Toll_with_PEV0_feature

Young researchers can become local heroes for taking on projects that help their friends and neighbors]]> Toll_with_PEV0_feature

Young researchers can become local heroes for taking on projects that help their friends and neighbors]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/09/pathways-to-research-problem-solving/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 Nanosilver, away! http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/nanosilver-away/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/nanosilver-away/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 19:56:29 +0000 Sid Perkins http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=12756 Adam Noble, a 12th-grader from Lakefield, Canada, has developed a process to remove nanosilver, a potentially harmful pollutant, from waste water. Credit: Patrick Thornton / SSP

Technique uses microorganisms to scour tiny pollutants from waste water]]> Adam Noble, a 12th-grader from Lakefield, Canada, has developed a process to remove nanosilver, a potentially harmful pollutant, from waste water. Credit: Patrick Thornton / SSP

Technique uses microorganisms to scour tiny pollutants from waste water]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/nanosilver-away/feed/ 0 Chillin’ in the desert http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/chillin-in-the-desert/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/chillin-in-the-desert/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 14:45:49 +0000 Sid Perkins http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=12746 Fawzi Al-Mitwalli (left) and Nour Maraqa have developed a low-cost, solar-powered desert cooler that can prevent spoilage of fruits and vegetables for more than a week. Credit: Patrick Thornton, SSP

Simple, inexpensive and eco-friendly fridge keeps fruits and veggies fresh for days]]> Fawzi Al-Mitwalli (left) and Nour Maraqa have developed a low-cost, solar-powered desert cooler that can prevent spoilage of fruits and vegetables for more than a week. Credit: Patrick Thornton, SSP

Simple, inexpensive and eco-friendly fridge keeps fruits and veggies fresh for days]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/chillin-in-the-desert/feed/ 0