20,037 real projects from ISEF, the Canada-Wide Science Fair, JSHS and the Calgary Youth Science Fair — searchable by meaning, and filterable by fair, year, category and award.
ISEF · 2026
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Translation initiation is a major control point in bacterial gene expression, yet how initiation factors affect population level growth remains poorly quantified, specifically under environm…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical and Health Sciences
This study investigated whether red light therapy increases the regeneration rate of planaria. 12 planaria were cut in half and randomly divided into two groups: a red light treatment group…
CYSF · 2026
This research project explores the effects of stroke on human mobility. It compares ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes and investigates how damage to specific brain areas affects movement, coo…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Many people think that antioxidants can slow aging and improve overall health, but scientists are not sure that they actually work. In this project, we tested how timing and dose of an antio…
CYSF · 2026
In this project, I will be testing the effect of various types of antioxidants including citric acid, EGCG, and lemon concentrate extract on the oxidative degradation of naturally occurring…
ISEF · 2026
Earth and Environmental Sciences
This study was done to determine how the frigid snow covered winters in Northeastern Minnesota affect wolf movement. The hypothesis was: If wolf movements are compared, then wolves [1] would…
ISEF · 2026
Earth and Environmental Sciences
By creating an HKUST-1 MOF, composed of the chemicals Copper (II) Nitrate Trihydrate and 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid, and implementing it inside the bioreactor, this experiment will test…
ISEF · 2026
Plant Sciences
Glycine max (soybeans) hold significant global agricultural and economic values. Although caffeine is used as a soil fertilizer, it could inflict adverse effects on the seed itself, hinderin…
ISEF · 2026
Plant Sciences
Advancements in plant science have striven to breed more resilient crops to address the pressing contemporary issues of food insecurity, which require a concrete understanding of the nutriti…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
This study investigated how different types of dietary fiber affect gut microbial fermentation and energy utilization in Rattus norvegicus, testing the hypothesis that soluble fiber would in…
CWSF · 2026
Digital Technology
Face ID is used every day to unlock phones, but how well does it work in different conditions? In this project, I tested Face ID in bright light, dim light, and darkness, and with things lik…
ISEF · 2026
Animal Sciences
Recent studies have identified potentially harmful substances in menstrual products. However, the biological effects of exposure to these substances through menstrual products are poorly exp…
ISEF · 2026
Microbiology
Menstrual products are composed of harmful microplastics. Tampons specifically contain microplastics such as polyethylene (PE) which have been seen to interfere with biological functions. Ba…
ISEF · 2026
Biomedical and Health Sciences
A goal of this experiment was to add to the limited studies on the connection between E.Coli and colon cancer, specifically, the E. Coli B 2 strain. This experiment used a harmless strain, E…
CYSF · 2026
This project will research how road salt changes local ecosystems and soil chemistry. Additionally, the project will investigate the effects of road salt on city infrastructure, such as the…
CYSF · 2026
Discovering the Effect of Social Media On Eighth Grader’s Brains, Specifically In The Areas Of Mood And Memory Recall
CYSF · 2026
The project is about putting numerous objects that require electricity close or next to the Tesla Coil such a light bulb.
CYSF · 2026
Using publicly available information on the Gut-Brain Axis to build an SVM to predict mental disorders based on microbiome composition.
CWSF · 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Silver Medal
Wildfires are becoming more common and severe. Grass crops (such as wheat, barley, oats) are an important source of economic activity and nutrition in Canada. How does wildfire smoke affect…
ISEF · 2026
Earth and Environmental Sciences
D. polymorpha and other invasive bivalves are causing a myriad of ecological and economic problems; many treatments have either failed or led to native mussel mortality. Marrone Bio Innovati…
ISEF · 2026
Chemistry
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and is typically caused by atherosclerosis, or arterial plaque buildup. Photothermal gold nanoparticles are emerging in medical studies t…
CWSF · 2026
Aerospace
Have you noticed how a rubber band resists and wants to get back to its equilibrium state when you stretch it? What if our universe behaved the same way? The current most likely fate of our…
ISEF · 2026
Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics
Turbofan engines suffer efficiency losses from an optimal speed disparity between fan and core components; geared turbofans (GTFs) address this via mechanical gearboxes but introduce frictio…
CYSF · 2026
As the use of AI continues to increase, we have researched the environmental impacts it can cause through data centers and it's electricity use/generation.
CYSF · 2026
How food scraps can be used to create reusable energy instead of throwing it away. I will study different ways food waste breaks down, such as anaerobic digestion. In my experiment, I will m…
ISEF · 2026
Physics and Astronomy
Freshwater scarcity affects over 50% of the current world population, making atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) an important field of research. This project utilizes mechanically exfoliated…
ISEF · 2026
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Color plays a significant role in how people interpret emotions and meanings, but these interpretations may change over time. The purpose of this experiment was to examine how associations w…
ISEF · 2026
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Increased use of personal care products has raised concerns about their environmental impact due to the release of chemical residues into natural ecosystems. Sunscreen compounds enter aquati…
ISEF · 2026
Translational Medical Science
Neonatal brachial plexus injury (BPI) can lead to significant and lasting motor and sensory impairments, particularly because the brachial plexus is directly connected to the spinal cord. In…
CYSF · 2026
I am going to look into the five second rule and then test it to see how true it really is.