Program Information

NASA Kids Science News segment explaining some past inventions.

NASA Kids Science News Network™ is a news-style standards-based program that uses the Web, animation, and video to introduce science, technology, engineering, math, and NASA concepts. NASA's KSNN™ uses animated characters (grades K-2) and Web and video technology (grades 3-5) to explain everyday phenomena of our world, correct misconceptions, and answer frequently asked questions.

Transcript

Hi, I'm Bianca with more
technology news you can use.

Who invented
the windshield wiper?

I'm glad someone did.

I can't imagine driving
a car without them.

(Bianca)
Mary Anderson invented
windshield wipers,
and you're right
to say cars need them.

What are some other
cool inventions?

(Bianca)
Katherine Blodgett
invented nonreflecting glass
just like you have
in your glasses.

In 1940, the famous actress
Hedy Lamarr
had an idea
about radio controlled torpedoes
that led to our
cell phones today.

That is definitely an important
invention in my life.

So I told Carley...

(Bianca)
Stephanie Kwolek invented
a material called Kevlar.

It's very light and is
five times stronger than steel.

Oh, my canoe is made
of Kevlar material.

Where can I find out
about other inventors?

(Bianca)
You'll find more about inventors
on our website.

Until next time,
I'm Bianca with cool
technology news you can use.

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