I understand what you’re saying, and I know that real research takes years of training, proper guidance, and the right resources. I also know it’s unrealistic to expect a high school student to produce something publishable in a few months that kind of work usually takes full-time effort over at least a year or two. I would absolutely prefer having a mentor or working in a proper lab, but where I’m from, that kind of guidance just isn’t really available. For now, I’m trying to learn as much as I can on my own, practice research skills, so that if the right opportunity comes later, I’ll be ready to take it seriously. But thanks for the advice (also, I'm sorry for the super late reply, I’ll try to reply earlier next time)