A 14-year-old boy, Heman Bekele, a ninth grader at W.T. Woodson High School in Annandale, Virginia, has been crowned America’s Top Young Scientist in the 2023 3M Young Scientists Challenge. The young boy’s groundbreaking invention, an affordable bar of soap that effectively treats skin cancer, has earned him a well-deserved $25,000 grand prize.
He addressed this issue by ingeniously infusing medicinal soap with three specific ingredients known to reactivate dendritic cells, which play a crucial role in generating an immune response against cancer. One of the most remarkable aspects of Bekele’s soap is its affordability. The cost of producing each bar of this cancer-fighting soap is a mere $0.50 (approximately N382.33), a stark contrast to the exorbitant expenses associated with current medical treatments, which can soar to over $40,000 (approximately N35 million).
“Skin cancer is mostly found in people living in developing countries,’ Bekele told Fairfax County Public Schools. “But the average price for an operation is $40,000. “14-year-old boy crowned America “I was devastated by the idea of people choosing between treatment and putting food on the table for their families. There are so many preventable deaths.’ The young scientist’s journey began with extensive research into skin cancer and dendritic cells, which are pivotal in protecting the skin by enhancing the immune response.
Burnley were on Tuesday, April 25, crowned winners of the Championship title following a 1-0 derby-day victory over Blackburn Rovers. The Vincent Kompany-led team clinched an immediate return to the Premier League earlier this month by beating Middlesbrough, and they have now also sealed the top spot in the division. 
Burnley entered the game on Tuesday, nine points clear of second-placed Sheffield United, and they needed a win as the Blades still have four games left. Manuel Benson’s superb second-half strike during the match broke the deadlock for the Clarets in a feisty match that had a high tempo but saw both sides limited in clear-cut chances in front of goal. 
Tempers flared after the full-time whistle between some players and both benches, but things calmed down quickly so Burnley could celebrate in front of their 2,000 fans. Plymouth and Ipswich are both one win away from securing promotion to the Championship after victories on Tuesday. 
