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Blarney Student Richard O'Shea is 2010 BT Young Scientist (15-Jan-10)
The 18 year old's Biomass Fired Cooking Stove for Developing Countries was named the 2010 winner.
The winning project explained (16-Jan-10)
The 2010 BT Young Scientist fills in the backround to his winning idea.
Coleraine teenager honoured in the prize giving ceremony (16-Jan-10)
The award for individual runner-up went to Hannah Eastwood from Loreto College Coleraine, Co Derry for her project entitled “Green rust the good gal” entered in the Senior Section of the Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences category. She was awarded €1,200 and a BT Perpetual Trophy. 1,135 students competed this week with 509 projects from 32 counties across Ireland. Northern Ireland's Education Minister Catriona Ruane was the first to congratulate the teenager.
Newry duo take 2010 Group prize (16-Jan-10)
Best Group which went to Paul McKeever and Bryan Murphy, Abbey Christian Brothers, Co Down for their project entitled “Specs Detector” which was entered in the Intermediate section of the Technology category. They receive a prize of €2,400 and a BT Perpetual Trophy. This project also won the NI award, new in 2010, which was presented to the best overall project from entries throughout Northern Ireland.
2010 Project Spotlight - Radar Technology for GAA Matches? (16-Jan-10)
A group of Tipp students have a system for Croke Park to cut out controversial hurling decisions.
2010 Project Spotlight - The Effects of Permanent Hair Dyes (14-Jan-10)
The effects of over the counter permanent hair dyes on a range of hair samples was investigated by Amy Russell, Hannah Craddock and Hannay Moyne with the guidance of Linda Tyrell at the Holy Faith Secondary School in Dublin.
2010 Project Spotlight - One for the highrollers - Predicting Dice (14-Jan-10)
Padraig Condon and Ahmed El Hilali construct a formula to take out the guesswork. The pupils from St. Gerald's College Mayo supervised by teacher Brendan McHugh.
2010 Project Spotlight - Environmentally Repelling Snails (14-Jan-10)
Medbh Burke and Jane Carkill, students from Mary Immaculate Secondary School Lisdoonvarna Co. Clare, supervised by teacher John Sims look at a more environmentally friendly solution.
2010 Project Spotlight - Can tight collar ties damage your eyes? (14-Jan-10)
Aisling Morris, Alison Garvey and Roisin Oates from Scoil Muire Gan Smal Roscommon research an issue of interest to businessmen across the globe under the watchful eye of teacher Padraig Harlow.
2010 Project spotlight - Wake up and smell the roses (15-Jan-10)
Jack and Rory are highlighting whether the water is used correctly in Sub-Saharan Africa to produce the roses you buy.
2010 Project Spotlight - Environmental Roofing (14-Jan-10)
Siobhan Poll Aoife Burke and Pamela Manley from Scoil Chonglais in Wicklow, with supervision by Eileen Gallagher studied the environmental effects of roofs on houses.
2010 Project spotlight - Renewable energy based solar hydrogen fuel cell (15-Jan-10)
His aim is to produce energy sufficient to power a light using a hydrogen fuel cell. Joseph developed a method of charging an ipod or phone using the energy created through solar power panels.
2010 Project Spotlight - A Solar Powered Shower (14-Jan-10)
Northern Ireland's Alea Hayes and Rhianna McPartland from Oakgrove Integrated College plan to harness some rays.
2010 Project spotlight - Why do women love shopping (15-Jan-10)
A closer behind one of the wonders of the world, why women love to shop? Sarah, Sandra and Kate look at the physiological and psychological differences between women and men when it comes to shopping and why the females like to do.
Minister Michael Martin Praises the Young Einsteins (14-Jan-10)
Government Minister Michael Martin stopped off at the RDS too.
Final judging underway at 2010 event (15-Jan-10)
Nervous moments ahead for students as the judges mull over their final decision.
Taniste Mary Coughlan amongst the visitors in attendance (14-Jan-10)
Several famous names and politicians have been inspecting the projects.
2010 Project Spotlight - Is your cow pregnant? (14-Jan-10)
A Limerick student has a test that may be of help to farmers.
Ministers from both sides of the border attend the competition (15-Jan-10)
Minister for Science & Technology Conor Lenihan and Minister for Eduction in Northern Ireland Caitrona Ruane were delighted with the number of students from both sides of the border taking part in this year's competition.
Students Gather for 2010 event (12-Jan-10)
Students have begun setting up their projects ahead of adjudication at the 2010 event at the RDS.
Two Cork Students named BT Young Scientists of the Year. (09-Jan-09)
The Taoseach Brian Cowen is leading the tributes to the joint winners of the 2009 BT Young Scientist of the year title. The pair, 14 year old John D. O'Callaghan and 13 year old Liam McCarthy, 2nd year students from Kinsale Community School, Co. Cork, were entered in the Biological and Ecological Sciences category, junior section with their groundbreaking test to establish the health of cattle using washing up liquid. Officially termed "The Development of a convenient test method for Somatic Cell Count and its importance in Milk Production" it's thought the research could be commercialised for use by farmers in Ireland and further afield. John and Liam are two farmers' sons from Cork, concerned with the financial losses incurred if milk sold from their farms had high contents of somatic cells. Somatic cells reflect infection in the mammary gland of the cow and downgrades the processability of the milk during cheese making. Current tests for somatic cells are expensive and slow. In their research the boys discovered that if a small amount of detergent is mixed with a fresh sample of milk the mixture becomes progressively more viscous as the somatic cell content of the milk rises. With this knowledge in mind they derived a simple apparatus that could be used by the farmer to quickly test the milk and determine its status. This will be of tremendous commercial help to farmers and is a marketable product. An Taoiseach Brian Cowen accompanied by BT CEO Chris Clark presented the pair with a cheque for €5,000, a Waterford Crystal trophy and the opportunity to represent Ireland at the 21st European Union Contest for Young Scientists taking place in Paris this coming September. And the industry of the Cork students is just what the Taoiseach wants to see in these challenging times.
Northern Ireland Minister for Education Catriona Ruane pops into the RDS (07-Feb-09)
Minister Ruane may be overseeing education in the North these days but it doesn't stop her from checking in on how the youngsters from her native Mayo are doing.
Sir Reg Empey drops into the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (06-Feb-09)
The Northern Ireland Minister for Employment and Learning was impressed with the innovation he saw at this year's Exhibition
A Variety of Student Projects (09-Jan-09)
Students from all over Ireland are enjoying the excitement of Europe's largest student Science event.
Rainfall levels in Co Tyrone are not going unnoticed by the girls in Loretto School in Omagh (09-Jan-09)
Dearbhla McGaughey and Antoinette McGettigan completed a study on the rainfall levels in Co Tyrone and if it is having a negative impact on the oil seed rape yield.
Rubot sets Guinness World Record at BT Young Scientist Exhibition (09-Jan-09)
Rubot made history by solving a Rubik's cube in record time for a robot, 1min 4seconds. Rubot was designed by Irish Aviation Engineer Peter Redmond.
Minister for Education & Science enjoys a break from his heavy workload (09-Jan-09)
Batt O'Keefe was in optimistic form as he issued a rallying cry for Ireland to become world leaders in scientific research.
Yong Scientist Founder Dr Tony Scott reflects (09-Jan-09)
Joint founder of the Young Scientist Exhibition, Dr Tony Scott, tells us about the history of the event and the intricacies of judging such a broad contest
Under the Influence- Drink or Diet? (09-Jan-09)
Ciara Stein, a 13 year old student from Presentation Secondary School Tralee believes she has discovered a flaw in drink-driving breathalyser results.
The Ergo bag-a solution to heavy schoolbags?? (09-Jan-09)
13 year old Ciaran Trotman from Castletroy College in Limerick has come up with a design for a school bag to help improve poor posture in students.
Minister Mary Hanafin visits the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (09-Jan-09)
Minister for Social and Family Affairs Mary Hanafin visits the RDS and shares her thoughts on the exhibition and her love of science.
'RAD' Aaron's robot inspired by natural world (09-Jan-09)
Antrim student Aaron Kelly from Ballyclare High School, has created a robot that mimics animal movements.
Omagh Girls inspired by cockroaches! (09-Jan-09)
3 girls from Tyrone have studied the inexterminable cockroach, to see if there's anything humans can learn about survival.
Student Patrick Reel has found away to bring his favourite board games on the road (09-Jan-09)
Patrick has developed a magnetic system that allows you to bring your all your favourite board games in the car for those boring long journeys.
Minister Jimmy Devins, gets to grips with some cutting edge technology (09-Jan-09)
Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation- Jimmy Devins, enjoyed some of the impressive exhibits lighting up this years Young Scientist Exhibition.
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny samples projects (08-Jan-09)
Enda Kenny took a walk about in the RDS and is optimistic the future of the country is in good hands.
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