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14-year-old named America’s top young scientist for pesticide detector

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14-year-old inventor named America ’s top young scientist for pesticide detector.

Sirish Subash developed an AI -based handheld device to detect pesticide residues on edible produce.

The device, named PestiSCAND , uses AI and spectrophotometry to scan produce for pesticide residues.

70% of produce in the U.S. has pesticide residues linked to health issues like cancer and Alzheimer's.