a black hole: A region of space with such a strong magnetic field that nothing or radiation (including light) can escape.
cancer: Any of more than 100 different diseases, each characterized by rapid, uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. The progression and growth of cancer, also known as malignancies, can lead to swelling, pain and death.
computer model: A computer program that creates a model, or simulation, of a real-world feature, event, or phenomenon.
element: The building site of another larger building. (in chemistry) Each of more than a hundred substances of which the smallest element is a single atom. Examples include hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, lithium and uranium.
change: (adj. evolving) Changing slowly over generations, or over time.
forget it: Study area, such as: His field of research is biology. It is also a word that describes the real-world environment where some research takes place, such as in the ocean, in the forest, on a mountain or on a city street. It is different from an artificial environment, such as a research laboratory.
helium: An inert gas that is the lightest member of the noble gas series. Helium can become solid at -272 degrees Celsius (-458 degrees Fahrenheit).
high School: The name of grades nine through 12 in the US system of compulsory public education. High school students can apply to colleges for advanced education.
hydrogen: The lightest thing in the universe. As a gas, it is colorless, odorless and highly flammable. It is an important part of fats, oils and many chemicals that make up living cells. It is made up of one proton (which acts as its nucleus) surrounded by one electron.
heavy: A number that shows how much an object resists acceleration or deceleration — it’s actually a measure of how much matter the object is made of.
the guide: A person who lends his experience to advise a beginner in the field. In science, teachers or researchers often guide students or young scientists by helping them develop their research questions. Mentors can also provide feedback on how junior researchers prepare to conduct research or interpret their data.
for example: A simulation of a real-world event (usually using a computer) designed to predict one or more outcomes. Or someone who is meant to show how something will work or look to others.
Searching for Scientific Talents: An annual competition created and run by the Science Society. Started in 1942, this event brings 40 high school seniors to Washington, DC each year to showcase their research to the community and compete for awards. Since spring 2016, this competition has been sponsored by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
simulation: (v. simulate) A test, usually done using a computer, of a particular condition, function or appearance of a physical system. A computer program can do this by using equations that can describe the system and how it can change over time or according to different expected conditions.
Society of Science: A non-profit organization created in 1921 and based in Washington, DC Since its inception, the Society has not only encouraged public participation in scientific research but also public understanding of science. It founded and continues to run popular high school science competitions: the Regeneron Science Talent Search (founded in 1942) and the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (founded in 1950). A third, middle school competition, started in 2010, has since 2023 been known as the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge. The organization also publishes award-winning journalism: in Science News (founded in 1922) and Science News Reviews (founded in 2003).
star: The basic building block from which constellations are made. Stars form when gravitational forces interact with gas clouds. When they get hot enough, stars will emit light and other types of electromagnetic radiation. The Sun is the closest star to us.
day: The star at the center of the Earth’s planetary system. It is about 27,000 light years from the center of the Milky Way galaxy. It is also the word for any sun-like star.
the universe: The entire cosmos: All that exists throughout space and time. It has been expanding since it was formed during the event known as the Big Bang, about 13.8 billion years ago (give or take a few hundred million years).
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