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Paleofuture: The History of the Future: 42 Amazing High Tech Predictions From the 1950s and '60S

For Students 9th - 10th
It's the 21st century, but sometimes it feels like our futuristic dreams are stuck in the 1950s and 60s. And there's actually a good reason for that. The period between 1958 and 1963 might be described as a Golden Age of American...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Ethical Dilemma of Self Driving Cars

For Students 9th - 10th
Self-driving cars are already cruising the streets today. And while these cars will ultimately be safer and cleaner than their manual counterparts, they can't completely avoid accidents altogether. How should the car be programmed if it...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Future Car: Fuel Cells

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Investigate the innovations surrounding fuel cell technology and the potential use of hydrogen as an automobile power source. Generate hydrogen gas by splitting water in a process called electrolysis.
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PBS

Pbs Newshour Extra: Apple Visionary Steve Jobs Dies

For Students 9th - 10th
Apple founder and computer visionary Steve Jobs has died at the age of 56 due to cancer. PBS provides a video about his life and work. The future of technology and Apple is also discussed. October, 2011
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For Self Driving Systems, Infrastructure and Industry Efficiency Are Everything

For Students 9th - 10th
Thanks to autonomous technologies, it won't be long until computers entirely control much of the world's driving experience. But to become a fully viable, ubiquitous option, there are still significant hurdles to clear. This article...
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Science News for Students: Superslim Silicene

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses research being done with silicene, which is silicon that is one atom thick. Silicene is compared to graphene, both of which have the potential for sparking future innovations in electronics.