Topical issues have always provided inspiration for BT Young Scientist and Technologist Exhibition hopefuls, and this year is no different.
Dominant questions such as climate change have permeated the competition in recent years, and the 2021 competition has seen many participants submit projects related to the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 30 of the projects shortlisted for Young Scientist this year relate to COVID-19, exploring the physical, social, environmental and cultural effects of the virus and more. Here are a handful that stand out.
Tens of BY Young Scientist projects are focused on COVID-19. Pic: Chris Bellew / Fennells
Sensor data in a time of coronavirus