FOR KIDS: When one question leads to another

Young scientists find advantages to pursuing related problems ? sometimes for years on end

Young scientists find advantages to pursuing related problems ? sometimes for years on end

By Susan Gaidos

Web edition: April 15, 2013

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Student Erika DeBenedictis spent years studying the so-called interplanetary superhighway, illustrated here. Her persistence paid off: In 2010, her work placed first in the premier student research competition for high school seniors.

Credit: Martin Lo, Caltech

The students (and former students) profiled here have all worked on long-term science fair projects. The tips they offer suggest how you can get started ? and the benefits from sticking with the same theme, digging deeper for two or more years.

Visit the new?Science News for Kids?website?and read the full story:?When one question leads to another

Source: http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/349678/title/FOR_KIDS_When_one_question_leads_to_another

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