The 12-Year-Old Scientist Taking On Flint’s Water Crisis

Kitanjali Rao, a young scientist, introduces her invention, Tethys, a device that detects lead in water quickly and efficiently. Motivated by the Flint water crisis, she aims to help communities worldwide. The device uses a carbon nanotube sensor and connects to a smartphone app for results. Rao encourages perseverance, sharing her own experiences of failure and success. She emphasizes the importance of using science to solve real-world problems and helping others as part of a global community.

How does Kitanjali Rao view the role of science in solving real-world problems?

What is the significance of community in Kitanjali Rao's perspective on helping others?