Thailand Trio Takes Home Top Honor in Cambridge Science Competition with Innovative Water Scarcity Solution

A team of students from Anglo Singapore International School in Thailand has emerged as the "Best in World" winner in this year's prestigious Cambridge Science Competition. ZiKe Huang, Tan Hiranwat, Jintaporn Seemunta, and Kunathorn Jesdaviriya impressed the judges with their innovative solution to address the global challenge of water scarcity.

Their project centered around an atmospheric moisture condensation system, which uses a refrigeration pump, cooling module, and collection surface to harness water from the atmosphere. The system not only generated drinking water but also purified it by reducing contamination and air-purifying the collected water.

The team's innovative approach resulted in clean, neutral-pH water with mineral content comparable to distilled water and no detectable bacterial contamination. Their project has significant potential for addressing water scarcity worldwide, a pressing global challenge set by the United Nations.

According to Cambridge University Press & Assessment, this year's competition saw a record number of teams enter (308), aged 14 to 16 years old, working independently to conduct scientific investigations as an extracurricular activity. The team from Anglo Singapore International School will inspire countless students and researchers to make a meaningful impact with science.

"We are delighted to announce the winners of this year's Cambridge Science Competition," said Rod Smith, Group Managing Director for International Education at Cambridge University Press & Assessment. "These young minds demonstrate excellence in science, fostering innovation and inspiring change – qualities that Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to promoting."

For Ken Jesdaviriya, one of the team members, this achievement has sparked hope for creating a lasting solution to water scarcity. He said, "While our project may not solve the problem immediately, I believe one day my team will contribute significantly to finding sustainable solutions for clean drinking water globally."

The Cambridge Science Competition empowers students with practical skills and inspires them to address real-world issues through independent scientific investigations.

Source: Cambridge University Press and Assessment