Students take a stand for science

IN the biting cold yesterday, Ireland’s budding boffins began descending on the RDS. Setting up their stands for the 46th BT Young Scientist and Technology exhibition, the students will show off their talent at the Dublin venue for the next four days.

And with brains to burn, the competing schools will exhibit 514 stands with an array of innovative ideas and experiments on show.

BT chief executive Chris Clarke said: “After one of the most brutal years for many years and with a tough start to 2010 due to the snow, what better way to get 2010 back on track by being inspired by the young leaders of the future.”