It’s not all science at the exhibition, there’s lots of entertainment too

While competitors continue work on their projects, organisers of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition are preparing entertainment for next month’s event.

The countdown is continuing for almost 1,200 students from the Republic and Northern Ireland for the showcase of their work in Dublin from January 8 to 10. The 550 projects will be the main attraction for most, including the families of the teenagers whose entries were selected in October from more than 2,000 submitted.

But the main hall and other locations around the RDS will host displays to demonstrate and celebrate the fun side of science.