A sixth-form student from Reading has reached the final of a prestigious international science competition – and could win $100,000 (£75,000) for his school.
Maxim, 16, from Little Heath School, submitted a two-minute film explaining gravitational waves, external to the Breakthrough Junior Challenge, which attracted more than 2,300 entries worldwide. He is now among just 30 finalists.
The annual challenge invites young people to create short videos that make complex scientific ideas accessible.
The prize money will go towards a new science laboratory at the Year 12 pupil’s school if he wins.