Max Factor created a makeup specifically for movie-actors that unlike theatrical makeup would not crack or cake.
Received a patent for a computer microprocessor chip called the Intel 4004.
The German physicist who invented the alcohol thermometer in 1709 and the mercury thermometer in 1714. In 1724, he introduced the temperature scale that bears his name.
Faraday's biggest breakthrough in electricity was his invention of the electric motor.
The full story of the farm boy who conceived the basic operating principles of electronic television at the age of thirteen.
Invented liquid crystal display or LCD.
Enrico Fermi invented the neutronic reactor and won the nobel prize for physics.
The first ferris wheel was invented by bridge-builder, George Ferris.
In 1900, Fessenden transmitted the world's first voice message.
Made the first successful trial of a steamboat. The history of steamboats.
Received a patent for a petroleum refining method and was one of the most inventive chemists of all times.
Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming. The history of penicillin.
Invented standard time.
Invented the embolectomy balloon catheter, a medical device.
Improved the "assembly line" for automobile manufacturing, received a patent for a transmission mechanism, and popularized the gas-powered car with the Model-T.
A pioneer in digital computer development and invented random access, coincident-current, magnetic storage.
Invented naturally colored cotton.
Invented the lightning rod, the iron furnace stove or 'Franklin Stove', bifocal glasses, and the odometer. See Also -
Inventions and Scientific Achievements of Benjamin Franklin
Invented the home diabetes test.
3M chemist who invented Post-It Notes as a temporary bookmarker.
Klaus Fuchs was part of the team of scientists who worked on the Manhattan Project - he was arrested for espionage activities at Los Alamos.
Invented the geodesic dome in 1954. See Also -
Dymaxion Inventions
American engineer, who brought steamboating to commercial success.
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