Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition

‘There isn’t a sort of one-size-fits-all’ way to success, says Prof Charlotte Watts

Young scientists remain optimistic as 91% say they believe science can help with solving crisis

Two Co Tipperary students investigated reasons for stigma surrounding menstruation

Two sixth-year Tipperary students won the overall award in this year’s competition

BT young Scientist Category Awards

Project by Shane O’Connor and Liam Carew from Abbey School assessed effects of secondary school on 2,500 students

Students discover potential biological solution to unsustainable data storage approach in Ireland

Boat building and computer coding also among the skills showcased by children at The Primary Science Fair at the RDS, Dublin

Housing and shortage of venture capital main obstacles to start-up activity in Ireland

Kilkee students backing kelp as a replacement for fossil fuels, while Leitrim student has designed her own wind turbine

‘Science has extended the length and quality of life itself but is never neutral,’ says Michael D Higgins at opening of BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition

BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition returns this week, with many projects on health and climate change

Back by popular demand: the 59th staging of BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition returns to spiritual home

Environment remains key focus among students with 20% of projects tackling climate change