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A 13-year-old invented a new technology to help his family. It actually works.

Source: USA Today

One middle school student turned a scary experience into an invention that could help protect millions of people. Learn how a great idea or solution can come from a real-life problem.

This entry was posted in An Age of Realism and tagged People, Technology on November 1, 2025 by Tishawna Tate.

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