Technology Facts for Kids
Cool facts about computers and tech
SpaceX's Starlink is a constellation of over 5,000 satellites providing high-speed internet to remote areas.
In 2023, renewable energy sources accounted for more than 90% of new electricity capacity added globally.
Carbon capture technology is being developed to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and fight climate change.
Perovskite solar cells are a new type of solar technology that could be far cheaper and more efficient than silicon.
Solid-state batteries could replace liquid lithium-ion batteries in electric cars, making them safer and longer-lasting.
COVID-19 vaccines used a new mRNA technology that instructs cells to make a protein that trains the immune system.
CRISPR-Cas9 is a natural bacterial defense mechanism repurposed by scientists to edit genes with extraordinary precision.
Synthetic biology is a field where scientists design and build new biological systems and organisms.
Brain-computer interfaces like Neuralink aim to connect the human brain directly to a computer.
Haptic technology provides tactile feedback—vibrations or sensations—letting you 'feel' virtual objects.