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Are you addicted to electronics?

We share some tips to break the bad habit.

An engineer has answers to your questions about his job.

Clevelander Garrett Morgan holds a big spot in Ohio.

Inventor history.

And we take a flying ferry across Lake Tahoe.

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Oh, sorry.

I was just scrolling through my phone.

I'm probably on my phone looking through social media at least once a day.

Probably a lot more.

How often do you find yourself glued to your phone if you're trying to break that habit?

We have some tips for you to try out.

Hello everybody.

I'm Gabriel Kramer.

Thank you for joining us.

Up to 95% of youth ages 13 to 17 reported using a social media platform, with more than a third saying they use social media almost constantly.

That's according to a 2022 Pew Research survey.

While these apps and smartphones can help you stay connected.

The excessive use of this technology can also impact a child's mental health.

Mental health is our emotional, psychological, and social well-being that affects how we think.

In today's Health Minute, Maddie Gaither has the warning signs of digital distress and ways to help teens get through it.

From online interactions to social media scrolls these days, it can be hard to get away from technology and it can take a toll on youth.

Really, in the last 10 to 15 years, I have seen more and more, digital screen distress.

Doctor Jennifer Zumarraga with El Camino Health describes digital distress as a combination of excessive screen use and a negative impact on mental health.

She says it can lead to anxiety or depression.

Warning signs can include irritability, isolation, withdrawal, hopelessness, aggression I think the biggest thing is really the basis of communication and trying to find out what the kids are seeing, the content of what they're looking at, as well as the amount of screen time that they are using.

Zumarraga says excessive screen time can interfere with nutrition, activity levels and sleep.

It can also impact focus and attention, with some teens having a difficult time setting boundaries for themselves to get off their screens.

That's why she suggests parents set up a digital plan.

It includes screen limits and coming up with activities to replace the time usually spent on a device.

She says getting outdoors or meeting up with other families can help encourage connection for Health Minute.

I'm Mandy Gaither.

Thank you.

Mandy, those are some great tips.

We've all been there.

You're laying in bed ready to sleep, but then you pick up your phone and find yourself in an endless scroll.

All of a sudden, you've been staring at this little screen for more than an hour.

If that happens to you pretty often, it could be electronic addiction.

Electronic addiction is a term used to describe excessive and compulsive use of electronic devices and online activities.

As we learned in the previous story, electronic addiction is a trend on the uprise, especially amongst kids and teens.

For this week's spot on science, Margaret speaks with a psychologist about the problems that can come with too much screen time.

Have you ever thought about thinking?

Okay, it's enough to give me a headache.

But that's exactly what psychology is the study of the brain and how it impacts emotion and behavior.

And someone who does this professionally is called a psychologist.

They can work in all sorts of fields, from figuring out what kind of commercial can get me to buy candy, to how to stop me from fighting with my siblings.

Now, I invited psychologist Doctor Jay Berk to the studio to tell me about the area.

He focuses on kids and electronics.

He's been studying why we can't put down our phones or the video game controllers until we've just gone to that next level.

When it gets bad, it's called electronic addiction.

Take a listen.

So electronic addiction would be different than electronic usage.

So let me explain.

I think it's important for people understand lots of people use electronics.

Electronics are part of everybody's life right now.

And so people are having to understand that electronic addiction means you're having a problem related to use of electronics.

So a good way to say it would be you use the electronics despite negative consequences in your life from somewhere you're getting in trouble in school.

Your parents are saying you're on too long and their grades are suffering.

Your friends are suffering.

That's a signal that you're having a problem versus there's a healthy balance in your life.

You're playing a little bit of video games, you're still out with your friends or 12 of playing sports.

You're in charge to your own music, drama, whatever you're doing, there's a balance.

That's the key.

And it's important for kids who are younger to start making healthy habits so that it doesn't spiral out of control.

What are some tips that you have to make healthy habits when it comes to electronics?

Well, I think, so the goal is, is that the kid is able to set a limit that they're going to manage themselves, which I think is key for anything.

It's like, I'm going to do my homework on my own.

You know, I'm going to exercise on my own.

So it's if it's setting a limit and you're not staying to it, that's a problem.

Now, some of the kids out there might want to think about this.

It's a fun question.

What's the original video game?

You're young.

What's the original video game that was out there?

Pac-Man.

Pac-Man?

It's older than Pac-Man.

Pong.

Pong, actually.

So pong had three turns.

Poopoo ball back and forth.

Pong three turns.

So now one of the things you're seeing is there's no end point to video games.

So when your mom says, come down for dinner and I'll be down after this game, that could be three years from now.

In pong, it was very different.

Right.

So the games are designed to be, more addictive.

So for kids to know, addictive means you have a harder time stopping.

Some of you that are playing games might see this, which is I don't want to get off the game because the game's going to penalize me by blocking me from the game for a certain amount of time if I get off, and that's important because they're psychologically set up to do that.

They don't want you quitting in the middle of the game.

So it's important to remember that you're playing a game, you want to outsmart it, and in knowing that it wants you to keep playing well, outsmart it.

So, for example, if your friends are on the game, you don't want to quit because your friends are in the game.

So being able to say to your friends, no, I have to get off, it's, I have to get my homework done.

That's what we're looking for.

Kids that can manage that kind of thing because it's like oh my friends are still playing.

I don't want to get off.

I don't want to finish my homework.

Then it's 10:00 at night.

Homework's not done.

They're falling asleep in school during the day.

That's a problem.

Definitely, definitely.

Well, thank you so much for coming in to chat a little bit about.

Well, I appreciate the opportunity to talk.

Oh.

Thank you.

Margaret, it can be hard to break a habit, but our brains will thank us if we can minimize our screen time.

We'd like to hear some of your tips for dealing with electronic addiction.

You can send your answers to newsdepth@ideastream.org Okay, from electronics, we're shifting gears to engineering on this week's career call out.

We learn what an engineer does.

An engineer is a person who uses science, math and creativity to solve problems and create things.

There are many types of engineers.

Some engineers design and build bridges.

Others create amazing gadgets or develop new technologies like the ones in your favorite games or toys.

There are also engineers who work on things like spaceships.

Engineers have to be good at math and science.

They have to have creativity and problem solving skills.

Depending on the type of engineering, they might need specific technical skills like knowing how to use computer programs, operate machinery, or understand materials.

Engineers have to be curious.

They often ask themselves, how does this work?

Or how can I make this better?

This field does require a bachelor's degree.

The average salary for an engineer in Ohio is about $93,000 per year.

It has a 3% projected growth for the next ten years, and that is the average growth for all careers.

We now meet an engineer, Hymie Garcia.

He is here to answer some of your questions about his job.

Hi, I'm Jaime Garcia.

I'm 3D printing solution manager for 3D systems, and I'm here to answer some of your questions about engineering careers.

First question, writer from Hickory Ridge Elementary in Brunswick writes, I would like to know exactly what an engineer does.

And are there different types of engineering?

Well, I'm writing a what the engineer does is basically use his abilities and skills to solve problems that can help people and the environment where where we live.

And then basically what we try to do as an engineer is solve problems.

What are the different types of engineering?

Well, a you will find there are multiple disciplines of engineering from mechanical engineering in electrical up to biomedical engineering.

In aeronautical engineering there are many disciplines, available in the, in the universities that you can learn about.

Next question, Nora, from Income Elementary in Berkeley wants to know how you always wanted to be an engineer.

And what college did you go to?

Well, Nora, since I was a young kid, I wanted to learn how the things works.

I did down radios and other appliances and things at home that get my mom angry and mad.

But they wanted to learn how these things work.

That is the first hint that I wanted to be in the engineering field.

And it basically, if you have that curiosity when you are, John is more likely that you are also good for science and maybe engineering.

And what college did you go?

I went to the University Autonoma de Nuevo Leon in Monterrey, Mexico, and I graduate from mechanical and electrical engineering, and I have a massive degree in design for mechanical engineering.

Abigail from Frank Elementary in Perrysburg sent us this question.

Dear News Dept, I'm wondering if they use a lot of 3D printing and stuff.

Well, Abigail, I can tell you that 3D printing has been growing a lot in all industries and is, is being applied everywhere right now.

For example, it is exciting a activities in medical engineering where there are a printing tissues and even full organs to be used in, in human transplant.

And then 3D printing is used everywhere and has been in the last 30 years.

An important tool for, for the industry and growing in medicine and another industry that typically we don't think they can they can use 3D printing means escapement for grade glass from elementary in Akron.

Team up to send a few questions.

Have you ever invented anything and what was your favorite?

We would also like to tell news count.

We all say hi okay, I news count has heard your pay and yes, I have.

I have invented team.

But, invention doesn't need to be a complete revolutionary theme.

You can invent small things and you can be called an inventor.

Yes, I have been invented.

Do many things.

In all my experience and job, I. I hold 18 patents for a the components and power that I invented for, for the, the activities that I have been done in my life and what is my favorite project?

Well, one of my favorite project is when I was a working for an agricultural company that I invented a new, agricultural plow for tractors.

And then that was one of the most exciting invention.

That was a snip that by a lot of people.

And I was very proud because was my first real invention in the, in the industry and, and is very proud when you have something that really helps people to do the things easier.

Thank you.

Hi.

Me?

Did you happen to catch his last name?

Garcia.

He's actually our producer, Natalia Garcia's dad.

Thanks for coming on the show in California at Town Square.

Was filled with the hum of motors and the clash of metal.

As students from across the region gathered to showcase their engineer talents.

What began as a small garage team with just five kids has grown into a thriving community of more than 200 student competitors.

These students are using the principles of Stem to build fighting robots.

Stem is an acronym for science, technology, engineering and Math.

After months of hard work, they are ready to test their thrilling robotics.

In a showdown from lightweight plastic ant weights to powerful beetle weights, each battle is a chance to learn, break and rebuild calm.

McGill has more.

No.

So we've gone from a garage team, five kids, to a community of over, 200 students and our competition teams at Bruin Street Town Square in Roseville.

Students from across the region put their engineering skills to the test.

You know, I spent so many months and weeks designing and building this robot, and it's so great to put it out there and fight.

Today's event featured all types of robots, from 1 pound plastic and weights to 3 pound beetle weights.

Each battle a chance, the tests break and improve every now, and one of the many in attendance was Diana Taro, sing and pilot for Team Scorpio's, featured in the hit Robotic Combat TV show BattleBots.

This is my favorite environment to be in because you see all these new new minds that are just seeing seeing these things live.

For young builders like Andrew Harbaugh.

Learning from the professionals is inspiring.

I loved watching the BattleBots show, and when I realized that I could build these robots myself, I was like, amazed.

So I thought it'd be an amazing engineering challenge.

The event was built with a purpose to spark interest in stem cell science, technology, engineering, and math fields.

If they want to build it, there are ways for them to build.

There are.

There are places for them to to go and talk to the community and get in touch with people who can help them get started.

Okay, I think it's time to check in with our very own cuteness.

Correspond to News hound.

Let's see what he's found for this week's petting zoo.

Hi.

Newshound.

Oh.

Good catch.

I hope you put that much energy into today's petting zoo.

It's time to get to work.

All right.

You found a story about a miniature horse with a prosthetic leg.

To learn more about how this pony is adapting to their new tech, click the petting zoo icon on our website.

Thanks, as always for the great story.

News hound.

You know, Ohio has been home to a lot of great inventors.

For example, Garrett Morgan from Cleveland created an early version of the traffic signal and the gas mask or inventor Ernie Phrase, who dreamed up the pull tab, still popular on beverage cans today.

In today's no.

Ohio, Mary provides a look back to what inspired these inventions.

Let me just take a sip of this flavored water.

Well, speaking of inventions, did you know that the pop tab design originated from Ernie Frase, a machine tool operator from Dayton, Ohio?

Beverage cans used to require a separate opener to access the beverage.

One day, Frase forgot his opener and had to use a car bumper to access the beverage.

Price decided there had to be an easier way to open the can.

And in 1959, he developed a pull tab pan, much like today's version that allows the user to pull up tabs to access the drink.

Years later, in 1977, Frase created a new version where the tab remained attached to the can.

And as you can see, the design is still used on cans today.

Another creative mind, Garrett Morgan, developed the concept of the traffic signal after witnessing a crash between a car and a buggy in 1923.

While living in Cleveland, he applied for a patent for the T shaped design and sold it to General Electric for $40,000.

But that's not the only thing Morgan invented.

In fact, in 1916, he created a version of the gas mask.

As an African American inventor.

Morgan faced some resistance among buyers as racial tensions remained high.

During that time, when a tunnel collapsed under Lake Erie, Morgan and his brother donned the safety mask and ventured into the shaft first and saved some of the miners.

Fire departments and mine owners across the country ordered his design, and it helped to save countless lives.

It's been almost 100 years since that time, and Garrett Morgan still holds a big spot in Ohio inventor history.

Thank you.

Mary.

And that brings us to our poll for the week.

What is your favorite Ohio invention?

Discuss it with your peers and see which of your friends would agree or disagree with you.

Do you prefer the pop tap?

Do you think the traffic signal is a useful invention, or do you think the gas mask has saved countless lives since it was invented?

You can share your thoughts by sending us an email to news depth and idea stream.org.

Sticking with inventions, this next story is sure to get some air.

A Swedish boat manufacturer is testing its new ferry in California.

The project is the result of two companies collaborating an American based company and a tech company from Sweden.

They created an electric flying ferry that can potentially be more environmentally friendly, faster and cause some passengers less seasickness.

Terry Russell has the story.

Wing like structures under the boat become submerged and lift the vessel above Lake Tahoe.

There is no drag as the hull appears to be flying in the air.

There's one sensation that's missing, and that's the slamming underneath the hull of the water wheel.

It's gone.

The slamming is not only gone, so is the noise.

It is quiet.

A trip from north to South Lake Tahoe is predicted to last 30 minutes with less pollution, more efficiency and no additional infrastructure needed.

One of the other ways in which we are revolutionary is not only that we're electric and hydro foiling, it's also that we, propose a fleet system rather than building a boat or having providing a boat that holds 100 to 200 passengers.

We propose having a fleet of smaller vessels.

Learn says the fleet would cut down on commuter traffic at Lake Tahoe, which is estimated at 20,000 trips a day.

The service would mean less emissions and sediment in the lake.

The idea would be to have the fleet working all day long so that there would be no long waits, the ferries would be reliable, and more tourists and residents would be more likely to use them.

Ryan Meissner, CEO of Fly Tahoe, says this is his dream for the area, but also he has a personal dream.

Personally, my dream would be to be able to snowboard at heavenly.

For example, fly across the lake in 30 minutes and then snowboard at North Star on at the same Thanks, Terry.

Now let's check out this cool invention from Alaska.

A cold water immersion suit could allow people to survive in cold water for days.

The innovation was recently tested out in Alaska, where it could be very useful in emergency situations.

Lauren Maxwell explains.

Clint Homestead is spending its day in an unusual position.

Both my arms are inside the suit.

I'm hugging my torso, floating in a tub of icy water, a little bit of a moist sauna, chilled to a balmy 32 degrees.

Homestead works for Learn to Return, a survival training company that's testing and distributing a new type of cold weather immersion suit it says can save lives.

This can take survival in cold water.

We hope from hours to days.

Really.

And this is what the state needs.

The manufacturer says the suit has an unusual design.

I don't know if the camera can see, but you have access to the zippers open from within.

Homestead showed us how he can wriggle his arms out of the sleeves to access an inner compartment where he can use his hands to eat, drink, and even send videos from his cell phone inside.

Right now I have quite a bit of space in here.

I took my hood, closed it off to contain some heat, and, I'll be doing some isometric exercises.

If and when I get a little cooler, but other than that, I am in a cozy floating raft.

Clint, the cold suit tester managed to keep his cool inside the ice tank for about ten hours total.

Thank you for the story, Lauren.

In my work, I get to meet all kinds of inspiring people.

I've met authors, civic leaders like mayors and community advocates, and I've even met Newshound.

But the people who inspire me most are the people I get to meet when I'm working the news that beat for the A-plus Award.

This week's A-plus award winner is B, who was a pretty inspiring inventor.

B is a student at the Birchwood School of Hawken, located in Cleveland.

I would describe her as a perfect example of the idea that hard work pays off.

You're probably curious why you see, as a fourth grader, B was inspired by her brother's participation in a competition called The Invention Convention.

The Invention Convention is a worldwide competition that challenges students to use their creativity and problem solving to create awe, invent solutions to challenges.

When she was in fourth grade, we started to experiment with different fibers to create a new yarn that would be comfortable for people with allergies, would be warm, would be strong, and encourage butterfly habitat.

B told us that she started experimenting and testing all kinds of different fibers, and even learned how to use a spinning wheel to create the yarn.

She worked with alpaca nettles, which are a plant, llama and camel, but she told us that her favorite fiber to work with was milkweed.

She taught us that the milkweed fibers, once you harvest them from the pod, are actually hollow, and because they're hollow, they act as an insulator to keep you warm.

And did you know that milkweed fibers are super lightweight and can even float super cool, right?

B told us that through her own testing and practice, she figured out how to create yarn using milkweed, and to do that, she had to test all kinds of fibers, learned to use a spinning wheel, and even figure out a way to harvest milkweed.

Luckily, there is a lot of milkweed growing in the prairie habitat she cultivated in her backyard.

Along the way, she even got to join a spinning guild, which is a group of people who share their expertise in spinning.

Through all of this, she entered her yarn in the Ohio Invention Convention and made it all the way to the Invention Convention.

U.S.

nationals held at the Henry Ford Museum of America Innovation Bee told us that she's learned a lot about herself and spinning along the way.

she told us that big challenges lead to big payoffs, and wanted us to remind you that giving up might be easy, but facing a challenge will make you proud of what you can accomplish.

Congratulations to B for being named this week's A+ Award winner for her problem solving skills and her work as an inventor.

If you would like to nominate a student or group of students for our A+ Award, you can fill out our form online or send us an email to News Dept at Ideo stream.org.

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Thanks, Connor.

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