The two teenage pals who were crowned BT Young Scientist winners would like to see their resource pack for tackling gender stereotypes introduced into schools around the country.

The RDS Exhibition Hall was bursting at the seams as the annual BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition got under way last week.

Two fourth-year students from Coláiste Choilm in Ballincollig have won the top prize at this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition for their project investigating gender stereotyping in younger children.

Both 16, the Coláiste Choilm students claimed the top prize with their project: A statistical investigation into the prevalence of gender stereotyping in 5-7 year olds and the development of an initiative to combat gender bias.

Three Tipperary teenagers put a lot of work and time but very little money into developing a mass sensor so farmers know how much feed they are giving to their animals.

It is 56 years since the first Young Scientist Exhibition was first held in Dublin and the signs are that it will continue for another 56.

Projects entered in the Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition have reached a level of sophistication that co-founder and judge Dr Tony Scott could not have imagined more than 50 years ago.

Four secondary school students investigating ways of growing crops in space are to have their project tested on a low gravity flight.

Adam Kelly from Skerries Community College has been named the BT Young Scientist & Technologist of the Year 2019.

Among the 550 projects was one which looks at the impact of 'sledging' on a GAA player's performance.

They're growing food on the moon, they've created plastic packaging from potato skins and they've built robots to distribute pollen - these are just some of the solutions that Ireland's young scientists have come up with.

Climate change, pollution, and Brexit are among topics being explored at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.

This year, 1,137 students are exhibiting 550 projects across four categories — Biological and Ecological Sciences; Chemical, Physical and Mathematical Sciences; Social & Behavioural Sciences; and Technology.

Young people's efforts to tackle contemporary issues as diverse as climate change, farm safety and gender diversity will be showcased to the public over the next three days in the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.

Thousands of students will descend on Dublin’s RDS as the 55th BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition kicks off tomorrow.

Organisers of the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition are reminding people about tomorrow's deadline.

The head of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is calling for equal opportunities for women in science.

A teenager’s brilliant idea could lift him to great heights in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.

Having whittled down the entries for the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition from 2,031 to 550, the judges will have a tough job crowning the overall winner tomorrow night.

Tests carried out by two students which showed significant contamination of seawater at two popular West Cork beaches will go on display at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition from today.

Homelessness, mental health issues and fake news are dominating the entries for this year's BT Young Scientist and Technology exhibition.

Managing director of BT Ireland Shay Walsh thinks nurturing an interest from primary level is important: “The earlier you can get young minds involved and interested in science the better”.

A 16-year-old student from Terenure College, Dublin has unlocked the secret to success after his encrypted data storage idea won him the title of 2017 BT Young Scientist of the Year last night.

A school in West Cork is playing a major role in helping to reverse the decline in the local bee population. 

A regenerative flatworm could play a role in developing treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

President Michael D Higgins has urged Ireland’s budding scientists to share their knowledge with those in other parts of the world who need it, writes Evelyn Ring. 

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

A University of Limerick student, from West Cork, is to represent Europe at an international young scientist competition.

The winners of the 52nd BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition have been announced.

Younger people are more influenced by social media, their parents should be aware.

Having whittled down the entries for the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition from 2,048 to 550, judges will find it difficult to crown the overall winner as the standard is very high.

President Michael D Higgins says he has great hope for the future of science and innovation in Ireland - after witnessing the standard of projects at this year's BT Young Scientist Exhibition.

While their school hopes the success helps their case for a new science room, the parents of the country’s top young scientists are looking forward to seeing their bright young kids a little bit more.

Parents should think twice about allowing their teenagers have a drink on special occasions if they do not want them to develop bad alcohol habits, say the 2015 BT Young Scientist winners.

Having whittled down the entries for the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition from 2,077 to 550 last October, the judges will crown an overall winner this evening — which won’t be easy because the standard is up across the board, writes Evelyn Ring.

Take a bow, teachers

A common plant could be used to help treat chemical spills and other river pollution — and young scientists are helping turn the idea from theory to practice this week.

Adopting a ‘Wonder Woman’ stance can boost your confidence and exam success, writes Helen O’Callaghan

Two Limerick brothers are set to join the world’s mega-wealthy after having their company valued at $1.75bn (€1.3bn).

Printers that churn out sweets rather than paper documents have gone on display at the world’s largest consumer electronics show.

Students wonder whether social networking promotes narcissism; whether anxiety affects examination performance; and if they can save an endangered bird.

SOME aspects of the Young Scientist competition have faded but not many because it changed my life forever. !I absolutely loved it. I went there thanks to a teacher at my school who was always encouraging people to attend. I had all the fears that someone might have about what this thing was going to be like, whether I was going to make any projects that would be worthwhile for it.

FROM the RDS to CERN, from playing ‘a musical typewriter’ to playing with the most powerful machine ever built.