Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:12am on 31 Oct 2024,Thursday International
Sirish Subash, a ninth-grader from Snellville, Georgia, has been named "America's Top Young Scientist" after winning the 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Subash earned the title and a $25,000 prize for inventing PestiSCAND, a device using AI and spectrophotometry to detect pesticide residues on produce. Addressing a critical food safety issue, PestiSCAND scans for harmful chemicals, ensuring consumer safety. Subash's innovative solution impressed judges, securing his spot among the nation's most promising young scientists.
