Daniel Adeluyi: Nigerian Teen Breaks 11-year Record, Advances in 2025 Breakthrough Junior Challenge - Tech

Teen’s video a ‘Breakthrough’ in science communication

Seventeen-year-old Grace Lee from Chula Vista is gaining national attention as a finalist in the global Breakthrough Junior Challenge, an annual competition that invites students to create original videos explaining complex scientific ideas in creative and engaging ways. Founded in 2015, the contest encourages young people to break down advanced scientific theories using imagination and storytelling— “Steven Spielberg meets Albert Einstein,” as …

Daniel Adeluyi: Nigerian Teen Breaks 11-year Record, Advances in 2025 Breakthrough Junior Challenge - Tech

A young Nigerian student, Daniel Adeluyi, has placed Africa firmly on the global science map after his entry made the Popular Vote shortlist of the 2025 Breakthrough Junior Challenge, one of the world’s most prestigious science competitions for teenagers. Daniel, a physics student from Nigeria representing the Africa Region, earned the recognition after his science explainer video resonated strongly with audiences worldwide, securing enough enga…