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A few months back, we introduced the Google Science Fair in the news section here on www.legomindstorms.com. Read more: Join the global science fair! and 14-year old FIRST LEGO League programmer sets off the Google Science Fair!

The Google Science Fair invites young scientists from around the world to submit interesting, creative projects that are relevant to the world today. The contest is open to young people aged 13 to 18 who can sign up, working on their own or in a team of two or three.

What better day than St. Patrick's to consider building mechanical traps for catching leprechauns (pronounced lepre-corn) and capture their pot of gold!

To help celebrate the 2011 FIRST® LEGO League (FLL) World Festival in St Louis, Mo. USA this April, the March-April NXTLOG challenge theme is BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING! Your challenge is to explore the world of Biomedical Engineering and discover innovative ways robots can be used to repair injuries, help people overcome illnesses and disabilities and build healthier, stronger bodies.

So, would you like a real challenge? How about getting robots to play soccer but only by using your head? Check the YouTube video (see full news story) to see what 1,000 kids got to try out at LEGOWorld in Copenhagen!