Four North Bay students won top peer recognition at the 2026 International Physics Tournament for a creative, physics-based safe project.

Four North Bay high school students won the Highest Peer-Ranked Safe award at the Weizmann Institute of Science’s 2026 International Physics Tournament in Montreal. Their project, "Ground & Pound," featured a safe requiring two physics challenges: grounding a Van de Graaff generator to bend a water stream into a syringe using electrostatics, then using the water to generate hydraulic pressure and lift a hidden key. Though not the overall winners, their design earned top peer and judge recognition for creativity and technical skill, showcasing advanced understanding of physics, engineering, and craftsmanship. The win highlights strong hands-on science education and innovation from a small community.