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Restoring DarknessThe Prince of Princia with Rushil KukrejaWhen’s the last time you spoke at the U.N.? Well, 15 year old Rushil Kukreja has done it. This smart kid is taking action on light pollution. His website, princia.org, is dedicated to “combatting light pollution and preserving the natural beauty of our night skies.” As part of a science fair project, Rushil invented a window that will turn opaque when it senses more light inside the building than outside. If you can’t help fight light pollution, get out of Rushil’s way.Rushil Kukreja is a junior at TJHSST and the Founder an...2025-03-1228 min
Dr. Diane's Adventures in LearningTransforming Nights and Minds with Princia.org Founder (and High School Junior!) Rushil KukrejaSend us a textSummary:Discover the captivating journey of Rushil Kukreja, a passionate advocate for dark skies, as he sheds light on the unseen effects of light pollution. From stargazing to global advocacy, Rashil's story is a beacon of hope and action for a clearer night sky.High school junior Rushil Kukreja, who recently spoke at the United Nations and is the founder and president of Princia.org, takes us on his inspiring journey from a high school astronomy enthusiast to a leading voice against light pollution. Learn about the profound impact...2024-12-2618 min