Time magazine has hailed 15-year-old inventor Gitanjali Rao as its first-ever “Kid of the Year” for the impact of her many achievements in the field of science.
The brilliant young scientist, who lives in Colorado, USA, stood out from a field of more than 5,000 Americans aged 8 to 16 due to her efforts to solve various issues including water contamination, opioid addiction and cyberbullying.
In an interview released on Dec. 3 with award-winning Hollywood actress and Time contributor Angelina Jolie, Rao shared her inventions and what inspired her to tackle such endeavors.
“I feel like there wasn’t really one specific aha moment. I was always someone who wanted to put a smile …
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