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3M Young Scientist Challenge
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Virginia Teen Who Invented Cancer-Treating Soap Named America's Top Young Scientist
Heman Bekele's soap treats cancer. He's only 14 years old, and his soap is just $10 for a 20 pack. The Virginia teen's feat is impressive, to say the least, and recently earned him the title of "America's Top Young Scientist." A freshman at WT Woodson High School in Annandale, Bekele is the winner of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, which bills itself as the nation's premier middle school science competition. Heman set himself apart with his compound-based Skin Cancer Treating Soap (SCTS), 3M said, and will win $25,000 in cash. Heman was inspired to create his soap after hearing tha…