Cambridge Student, 12, Builds Energy Harvesting System, Eyes $25,000 Prize in Young Scientist Challenge

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3 August 2026 at 11:46 pm

Cambridge Student, 12, Builds Energy Harvesting System, Eyes $25,000 Prize in Young Scientist Challenge

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A 12-year-old Cambridge student, Ahmed Abdelsalam, has developed VERDA, a system that captures energy from movement, earning him a spot as a finalist in the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge where he will compete for a $25,000 prize.

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