Technology Facts for Kids
Cool facts about computers and tech
Encryption scrambles data so only the intended recipient can read it.
Biometrics use unique physical features like fingerprints or faces to identify people and unlock devices.
Scientists are developing self-healing materials that can repair cracks and damage on their own.
Robotic exoskeletons are wearable machines that can help paralyzed people stand and walk again.
A cochlear implant is an electronic device surgically placed in the ear that can restore a sense of hearing.
3D printing is used to create affordable custom prosthetic arms and legs.
Nuclear power plants generate huge amounts of electricity by splitting atoms in a process called fission.
Hydrogen fuel cells generate electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen, producing only water as a byproduct.
Vertical farms grow crops indoors in stacked layers using LED lights and no soil.
Self-driving cars are classified into five levels, with Level 5 meaning the car can drive anywhere without human help.