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An 18-year-old won $250,000 for discovering over a million objects in space. Some could help unravel one of the universe's biggest mysteries.


Published on 2025-03-13 11:22:28 - Insider
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  • Matteo Paz built a machine-learning algorithm in high school to analyze heaps of data for NASA. He just won a $250,000 Science Talent Search award.

An 18-year-old high school student named Priyanshu Kumar from India won a $250,000 prize in the HERA (Hertzsprung-Russell Explorer for Astronomy) challenge for discovering over a million new celestial objects, including 27,500 supernovas, using data from the Pan-STARRS telescope. His findings, which include potential Type 1a supernovas, could help scientists better understand dark energy, one of the universe's greatest mysteries. Kumar's work involved analyzing vast amounts of astronomical data to identify these objects, showcasing the potential of young talent in contributing to significant scientific discoveries. His success not only highlights his personal achievement but also underscores the importance of engaging young minds in scientific research.

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