Inventors: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Thomas Edison - The Inventions of Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison held a world record of 1093 patents for inventions such as the lightbulb and phonograph - Thomas Edison biography and timeline.
Thomas Edison held a world record of 1093 patents for inventions such as the lightbulb and phonograph - Thomas Edison biography and timeline.
The History of Computers - Computer History Timeline
A history of computers and the inventors involved with each computer invention milestone - a timeline with detailed history features.
A history of computers and the inventors involved with each computer invention milestone - a timeline with detailed history features.
History of the Telephone
The history of the telephone covering Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray - telephones from early models to todays digital cell phones and pagers.
The history of the telephone covering Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray - telephones from early models to todays digital cell phones and pagers.
History of Atomic Bomb
Albert Einstein and other scientists told Roosevelt of Nazi Germany efforts to build an atomic bomb - the United States Government began the Manhattan Project that produced the first atomic bomb.
Albert Einstein and other scientists told Roosevelt of Nazi Germany efforts to build an atomic bomb - the United States Government began the Manhattan Project that produced the first atomic bomb.
20th Century Timeline
Technology, science, and inventions have progressed at an accelerated rate during the hundred years of the 20th century, more so than any other century.
Technology, science, and inventions have progressed at an accelerated rate during the hundred years of the 20th century, more so than any other century.
Famous Inventions A to Z
Research the history of famous inventions - past and present.
Research the history of famous inventions - past and present.
Modern Inventions
A timeline of 21st century modern inventions of 2000 and beyond
A timeline of 21st century modern inventions of 2000 and beyond
The Wright Brothers
Orville and Wilbur Wright aka the Wright Brothers invented and flew the first airplane.
Orville and Wilbur Wright aka the Wright Brothers invented and flew the first airplane.
Galileo Galilei - Biography
The early life of Galileo Galilei.
The early life of Galileo Galilei.
History of Photography
The complete history of photography - the word is derived from the Greek words for light and writing - first used by Sir John Herschel in 1839.
The complete history of photography - the word is derived from the Greek words for light and writing - first used by Sir John Herschel in 1839.
Airplanes, Flight
The history of flight and the invention of the airplane including inventors Orville and Wilbur Wright.
The history of flight and the invention of the airplane including inventors Orville and Wilbur Wright.
Bill Gates - Biography
A biography of Bill Gates - the founder of Microsoft.
A biography of Bill Gates - the founder of Microsoft.
History of Penicillin
Penicillin is one of the first and still one of the most widely used antibiotic agents - derived from the Penicillium mold.
Penicillin is one of the first and still one of the most widely used antibiotic agents - derived from the Penicillium mold.
19th Century
What were the famous inventions of the 19th Century
What were the famous inventions of the 19th Century
The First Mass Production of Cars - The Assembly Line
The history of cars - the first assembly line production.
The history of cars - the first assembly line production.
Alexander Graham Bell - Biography
In 1876 at the age of 29 Alexander Graham Bell invented a phone and a year later he started the Bell telephone company.
In 1876 at the age of 29 Alexander Graham Bell invented a phone and a year later he started the Bell telephone company.
Sir Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflecting telescope in 1668.
Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflecting telescope in 1668.
History of Basketball - James Naismith
James Naismith was the Canadian physical education instructor who invented basketball in 1891.
James Naismith was the Canadian physical education instructor who invented basketball in 1891.
Who Invented Facebook?
Facebook is the the creme de la creme of social media - learn the facinating story of who invented facebook.
Facebook is the the creme de la creme of social media - learn the facinating story of who invented facebook.
The History of Coca Cola
Coca Cola was invented by Doctor John Pembert - learn the history of coca cola and other soft drinks.
Coca Cola was invented by Doctor John Pembert - learn the history of coca cola and other soft drinks.
Telegraph History
The history of the telegraph and the science of telegraphy - Samuel Morse and other inventors.
The history of the telegraph and the science of telegraphy - Samuel Morse and other inventors.
Invention of Radio
An outline of the development of radio technology - radio owes its development to two other inventions the telegraph and the telephone.
An outline of the development of radio technology - radio owes its development to two other inventions the telegraph and the telephone.
Inventions of Leonardo DaVinci
Leonardo DaVinci the renaissance man and one of the most famous artists in the world was also an incredible inventor.
Leonardo DaVinci the renaissance man and one of the most famous artists in the world was also an incredible inventor.
Top Ten Inventions
The top ten most popular inventions.
The top ten most popular inventions.
Cotton Gin & Eli Whitney
Eli Whitney patented the cotton gin on March 14 1794.
Eli Whitney patented the cotton gin on March 14 1794.
Automobile History
The history of the automobile it is estimated that over 100,000 patents and dozens of inventors created the modern automobile.
The history of the automobile it is estimated that over 100,000 patents and dozens of inventors created the modern automobile.
Famous Inventors A to Z
History and biographies of famous inventors - background information and patents on each invention - sp - inventers
History and biographies of famous inventors - background information and patents on each invention - sp - inventers
History of Ice Cream
Ice cream is often called The Great American Dessert find out the history behind ice cream - sundaes and cones.
Ice cream is often called The Great American Dessert find out the history behind ice cream - sundaes and cones.
Television History
History of television - black and white color and digital TV - cameras video recording and broadcast equipment - inventors Farnsworth Baird and Zworykin.
History of television - black and white color and digital TV - cameras video recording and broadcast equipment - inventors Farnsworth Baird and Zworykin.
Future Technology
The top ten inventions that will make future technology a reality.
The top ten inventions that will make future technology a reality.
History Remote Control
Zenith Radio Corporation created the very first television remote control.
Zenith Radio Corporation created the very first television remote control.
Steam Engine History
The history of steam engines - Thomas Savery patented the first crude steam engine - Thomas Newcomen invented the atmospheric steam engine that was improved on by James Watt.
The history of steam engines - Thomas Savery patented the first crude steam engine - Thomas Newcomen invented the atmospheric steam engine that was improved on by James Watt.
The History of the Motion Picture
The Frenchman Louis Lumiere is often credited as inventing the first motion picture camera in 1895 - but in truth - several others had made similiar inventions around the same time.
The Frenchman Louis Lumiere is often credited as inventing the first motion picture camera in 1895 - but in truth - several others had made similiar inventions around the same time.
Biography Thomas Edison
Biography of inventor Thomas Edison - Edson's Early Life
Biography of inventor Thomas Edison - Edson's Early Life
Johannes Gutenberg
In 1450 Johannes Gutenberg made his first printing press.
In 1450 Johannes Gutenberg made his first printing press.
Albert Einstein Biography - The Life and Achievements of Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein - the biography of Albert Einstein.
Albert Einstein - the biography of Albert Einstein.
The History of Transportation
The history of transportation and innovations in transportation.
The history of transportation and innovations in transportation.
Sample Business Plans
Sample business plans than can be used to as a guideline for writing your own.
Sample business plans than can be used to as a guideline for writing your own.
Railroad Invention and History
History of railroad locomotive and train innovations - past - present - future.
History of railroad locomotive and train innovations - past - present - future.
Who Invented Google?
Larry Page and Sergey Brin invented Google a very popular search engine.
Larry Page and Sergey Brin invented Google a very popular search engine.
Henry Ford (1863-1947)
Henry Ford invented the assembly line for automobile manufacturing, the the designed the famous Model T.
Henry Ford invented the assembly line for automobile manufacturing, the the designed the famous Model T.
Invention of Television
Television was not invented by a single inventor instead many people working together and alone contributed to its evolution.
Television was not invented by a single inventor instead many people working together and alone contributed to its evolution.
History of the Bicycle
Bicycle, the modern vehicle name dates from 1869 and whose precursor was the velocipede.
Bicycle, the modern vehicle name dates from 1869 and whose precursor was the velocipede.
History of Plastics
The history of plastic different types of and timeline of plastics.
The history of plastic different types of and timeline of plastics.
The History of Barbie Dolls
The history of Barbie dolls and inventor Ruth Handler who invented the Barbie Doll in 1959.
The history of Barbie dolls and inventor Ruth Handler who invented the Barbie Doll in 1959.
The History of Computer and Video Games
Space War Pong Nintendo - the history of computer games and video console games - Video game history is interesting even if you have never touched a joystick.
Space War Pong Nintendo - the history of computer games and video console games - Video game history is interesting even if you have never touched a joystick.
The History of the Automobile - Gas Engines
The history of the internal combustion engine and early gas powered cars and inventors - Nicolas Joseph Cuglnot - Nicolaus Otto - Karl Benz - Gottlieb Daimler
The history of the internal combustion engine and early gas powered cars and inventors - Nicolas Joseph Cuglnot - Nicolaus Otto - Karl Benz - Gottlieb Daimler
What is Electricity!
Understanding the basics about electricity: protons and electrons electricity electricity nucleus of an atom kerosene lamps charge of a proton
Understanding the basics about electricity: protons and electrons electricity electricity nucleus of an atom kerosene lamps charge of a proton
The History of Communication
The history of communication from early alphabets to the world wide web.
The history of communication from early alphabets to the world wide web.
History of the X-Ray
A history of the X-Ray and the invention of x-ray machine
A history of the X-Ray and the invention of x-ray machine
How a Jet Engine Works
A jet engine operates on the application of Sir Isaac Newton's third law of physics
A jet engine operates on the application of Sir Isaac Newton's third law of physics
History of Chewing Gum
A little chewing gum history from Thomas Adams tire chicle to the Diemer bubble gum.
A little chewing gum history from Thomas Adams tire chicle to the Diemer bubble gum.
History of Baseball
The evolution of baseball bats changed the sport entirely - modern baseball was invented by Alexander Cartwright.
The evolution of baseball bats changed the sport entirely - modern baseball was invented by Alexander Cartwright.
Stitches
The first functional sewing machine was invented by French tailor Barthelemy Thimonnier who was almost killed by enraged French tailors who burnt down his factory.
The first functional sewing machine was invented by French tailor Barthelemy Thimonnier who was almost killed by enraged French tailors who burnt down his factory.
The History of the Thermometer
The first thermometers were called thermoscopes - In 1724 Gabriel Fahrenheit invented the first mercury thermometer.
The first thermometers were called thermoscopes - In 1724 Gabriel Fahrenheit invented the first mercury thermometer.
18th Century Timeline
The 18th century gave birth to the first Industrial Revolution - the birth of modern manufacturing when steam engines replaced animal labor.
The 18th century gave birth to the first Industrial Revolution - the birth of modern manufacturing when steam engines replaced animal labor.
Martin Cooper Cell Phones
Inventor Martin Cooper celebrates 30th anniversary of first portable cell phone call
Inventor Martin Cooper celebrates 30th anniversary of first portable cell phone call
Photography Timeline
Timeline of the history of photography
Timeline of the history of photography
History of the Microscope
A history of the microscope starting with use of a simple lens in ancient times to the first compound microscope circa 1590 and including the microscopes of the 19th century.
A history of the microscope starting with use of a simple lens in ancient times to the first compound microscope circa 1590 and including the microscopes of the 19th century.
The History of the Zipper
Invention of the zipper - how the name zipper came to be and the effects this invention has had on fashion.
Invention of the zipper - how the name zipper came to be and the effects this invention has had on fashion.
George Washington Carver
Biography of George Washington Carver - an explorer and innovator of agricultural science.
Biography of George Washington Carver - an explorer and innovator of agricultural science.
The History of Steamboats
John Fitch made the first successful trial of a steamboat and Robert Fulton invented the first successful steamboat - the Clermont
John Fitch made the first successful trial of a steamboat and Robert Fulton invented the first successful steamboat - the Clermont
Who Invented Peanut Butter?
The history of peanut butter.: george washington carver john harvey kellogg crop peanuts who invented peanut butter ancient incas
The history of peanut butter.: george washington carver john harvey kellogg crop peanuts who invented peanut butter ancient incas
Inventions Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod - iron furnace stove - bifocal glasses and odometer - sp Ben Franklin.
Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod - iron furnace stove - bifocal glasses and odometer - sp Ben Franklin.
Business Plan - Example of Completed Business Plan for a Home Office
Sample business plan - example of full business plan
Sample business plan - example of full business plan
Money Lessons
I know nothing about inventing - what do I do to make money from my new invention ideas?
I know nothing about inventing - what do I do to make money from my new invention ideas?
History of Football
American football is a distinct type of football that developed in the United States in the 19th century from soccer and rugby football.
American football is a distinct type of football that developed in the United States in the 19th century from soccer and rugby football.
Black Inventors A-Z
Black inventors the biographes - inventions and photos of inventors from George Edward Alcorn to Granvile Woods.
Black inventors the biographes - inventions and photos of inventors from George Edward Alcorn to Granvile Woods.
History: Apple Computers
A look back at the development and history and the impact that Apple Computers has had on the history of computing.
A look back at the development and history and the impact that Apple Computers has had on the history of computing.
The History of Pizza Pie
Considered a peasants meal in Italy for centuries modern pizza is attributed to baker Raffaele Esposito of Naples.
Considered a peasants meal in Italy for centuries modern pizza is attributed to baker Raffaele Esposito of Naples.
The History of the Refrigerator - and Freezer
The first known artificial refrigeration was demonstrated by William Cullen in 1748 - he did not use his discovery for any practical purpose - In 1805 an American inventor Oliver Evans designed the first refrigeration machine - Dr John Gorrie built a refrigerator based on the Evans design in 1844 - used to make ice to cool the air for his yellow fever patients.
The first known artificial refrigeration was demonstrated by William Cullen in 1748 - he did not use his discovery for any practical purpose - In 1805 an American inventor Oliver Evans designed the first refrigeration machine - Dr John Gorrie built a refrigerator based on the Evans design in 1844 - used to make ice to cool the air for his yellow fever patients.
Levi Strauss
Levi Strauss invented blue jeans - the history of denim.
Levi Strauss invented blue jeans - the history of denim.
History of Aspirin
In 1829 scientists discovered that it was the compound called salicin in willow plants which gave you the pain relief and this led to the manufacturing of Aspirin.
In 1829 scientists discovered that it was the compound called salicin in willow plants which gave you the pain relief and this led to the manufacturing of Aspirin.
History of the Slinky Toy
Richard James and Betty James invented the slinky.
Richard James and Betty James invented the slinky.
Electric Car Beginnings
An electric vehicle or EV by definition will use an electric motor for propulsion rather than being powered by a gasoline-powered motor.
An electric vehicle or EV by definition will use an electric motor for propulsion rather than being powered by a gasoline-powered motor.
Firearms
The history of small firearms - Samuel Colt invented the revolver - Thompson submachine or Tommy gun was invented by General John Thompson.
The history of small firearms - Samuel Colt invented the revolver - Thompson submachine or Tommy gun was invented by General John Thompson.
Michael Faraday - Inventor of the Electric Motor
Michael Faraday - his biggest breakthrough in electricity was his invention of the electric motor.
Michael Faraday - his biggest breakthrough in electricity was his invention of the electric motor.
History of the Battery
Alessandro Volta invented the first battery, the history and timeline of the electric battery.
Alessandro Volta invented the first battery, the history and timeline of the electric battery.
The History of the Automobile - Steam Cars
Historians who accept the early steam powered vehicles as being automobiles - also accept Nicolas Cugnot as being the inventor of the first automobile.
Historians who accept the early steam powered vehicles as being automobiles - also accept Nicolas Cugnot as being the inventor of the first automobile.
History of Laptop Computers
Manny Fernandez had an early idea for a laptop computer for executives however there are the 1979 designs by William Moggridge.
Manny Fernandez had an early idea for a laptop computer for executives however there are the 1979 designs by William Moggridge.
Copyright Notice
Copyright notice and how to correctly use the copyright symbol.
Copyright notice and how to correctly use the copyright symbol.
The History of the Jet Engine - Sir Frank Whittle - Hans Von Ohain
Dr Hans Von Ohain and Sir Frank Whittle are recognized as the co-inventors of the jet engine - Von Ohain and Whittle were working separately on the jet engine and knew nothing of the others work.
Dr Hans Von Ohain and Sir Frank Whittle are recognized as the co-inventors of the jet engine - Von Ohain and Whittle were working separately on the jet engine and knew nothing of the others work.
The History of the Frisbee
The empty pie plates of the Frisbie Baking Company become the prototype for the Frisbee - inventor Walter Frederick Morrison sold his Pluto Platter to Wham-O for one million dollars.
The empty pie plates of the Frisbie Baking Company become the prototype for the Frisbee - inventor Walter Frederick Morrison sold his Pluto Platter to Wham-O for one million dollars.
The Dynamics of Airplane Flight
How does a plane fly and be under control?: sir isaac newton airplane wings hollow sphere full of hot air airplane flight
How does a plane fly and be under control?: sir isaac newton airplane wings hollow sphere full of hot air airplane flight
History of the Compass
The magnetic compass is an old Chinese invention which has become a very modern invention.
The magnetic compass is an old Chinese invention which has become a very modern invention.
The History of Money
How did money originate - where did coins come from - who printed the first paper money.
How did money originate - where did coins come from - who printed the first paper money.
Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla invented the radio X-rays the vacuum tube amplifier and more - Nikola Tesla received no credit for these and other inventions.
Nikola Tesla invented the radio X-rays the vacuum tube amplifier and more - Nikola Tesla received no credit for these and other inventions.
The History of Pop Timeline
A timeline of soft drink history including coca cola and pepsi cola, the inventors and history behind pop
A timeline of soft drink history including coca cola and pepsi cola, the inventors and history behind pop
Color Television History
Color television was by no means a new idea since its attraction and possibility early engaged the imaginations of inventors - A German patent in 1904 contained the earliest proposal.
Color television was by no means a new idea since its attraction and possibility early engaged the imaginations of inventors - A German patent in 1904 contained the earliest proposal.
History of the Digital Camera
History of the digital camera - Digital camera technology is directly related to and evolved from the same technology that recorded television images
History of the digital camera - Digital camera technology is directly related to and evolved from the same technology that recorded television images
Igor Sikorsky
Chronicle of the evolution of rotary wing aircraft - helicopter pioneers and inventors profiled.
Chronicle of the evolution of rotary wing aircraft - helicopter pioneers and inventors profiled.
Washing Machines
The earliest washing machine the scrub board was invented in 1797 - the first electric powered washing machine in 1908.
The earliest washing machine the scrub board was invented in 1797 - the first electric powered washing machine in 1908.
George Stephenson
George Stephenson is considered to be the inventor of the first steam locomotive engine for railways
George Stephenson is considered to be the inventor of the first steam locomotive engine for railways
What is Marketing?
Marketing activities and strategies result in making products available that satisfy customers while making profits for the companies that offer those products.
Marketing activities and strategies result in making products available that satisfy customers while making profits for the companies that offer those products.
Famous Inventions C
Famous inventions - patents with historical information.
Famous inventions - patents with historical information.
History of the Elevator
Elisha Graves Otis did not actually invent the first elevator - he invented the brake used in modern elevators, and his brakes made skyscrapers a practical reality.
Elisha Graves Otis did not actually invent the first elevator - he invented the brake used in modern elevators, and his brakes made skyscrapers a practical reality.
History of Dynamite
In 1863 Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel invented the Nobel patent detonator used with dynamite and nitroglycerin.
In 1863 Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel invented the Nobel patent detonator used with dynamite and nitroglycerin.
The History of Electricity - Electronics
Short essays on several inventors including Westinghouse Edison and Tesla connected to the field of electricity and electrical theory - Electricity fundamentals positive and negative Nikola Tesla charges electrons and the atom conductors and insulators electrical currents voltage - current and resistance.
Short essays on several inventors including Westinghouse Edison and Tesla connected to the field of electricity and electrical theory - Electricity fundamentals positive and negative Nikola Tesla charges electrons and the atom conductors and insulators electrical currents voltage - current and resistance.
Harriet Tubman - Leading Slaves into Freedom
Harriet Tubman was a runaway slave from Maryland who became known as the Moses of her people.
Harriet Tubman was a runaway slave from Maryland who became known as the Moses of her people.
17th Century Timeline
During the 17th century major changes in philosophy and science took place - often characterised as a scientific revolution.
During the 17th century major changes in philosophy and science took place - often characterised as a scientific revolution.
Microsoft's Operating System
In 1980 IBM first approached Bill Gates and Microsoft to discuss an operating system for a secret new home computer.
In 1980 IBM first approached Bill Gates and Microsoft to discuss an operating system for a secret new home computer.
The Father of Cool - Willis Haviland Carrier and Air Conditioning
The invention and history of air conditioning - biography of engineer and air conditioning inventor Willis Haviland Carrier.
The invention and history of air conditioning - biography of engineer and air conditioning inventor Willis Haviland Carrier.
Who Invented the Computer Mouse - Douglas Engelbart
Douglas Engelbart invented point and click computing with the computer mouse windows etc.
Douglas Engelbart invented point and click computing with the computer mouse windows etc.
Spinning Jenny - James Hargreaves
James Hargreaves invented the spinning jenny: spinning jenny james hargreaves james hargreaves spinning jenny daughter jenny flying shuttle
James Hargreaves invented the spinning jenny: spinning jenny james hargreaves james hargreaves spinning jenny daughter jenny flying shuttle
Bar Codes
The first patent for bar code was issued to inventors Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver on October 7 1952.
The first patent for bar code was issued to inventors Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver on October 7 1952.
Who Invented The iPhone?
iPhone, Apple
iPhone, Apple
Life of Thomas Edison
Biography of Thomas Edison, early life, his marriages, and major inventions
Biography of Thomas Edison, early life, his marriages, and major inventions
Elon Musk
Elon Musk
Elon Musk
Credit Cards
In 1950 Diners Club issued their credit card to pay restaurant bills however credit has been around a long time.
In 1950 Diners Club issued their credit card to pay restaurant bills however credit has been around a long time.
Boomerang - From an Inventors Perspective
Several indigenous cultures developed hunting tools which look like boomerangs - find out the real history.
Several indigenous cultures developed hunting tools which look like boomerangs - find out the real history.
Touch Screen Technology
The touch screen is one of the easiest to use and most intuitive of all PC interfaces making it the interface of choice for a wide variety of applications.
The touch screen is one of the easiest to use and most intuitive of all PC interfaces making it the interface of choice for a wide variety of applications.
The History of the Apple Macintosh - Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
The Apple Macintosh - the first affordable home computer with a GUI or graphical user interface.
The Apple Macintosh - the first affordable home computer with a GUI or graphical user interface.
Famous Inventions B
Patent biography and history information about famous inventions.
Patent biography and history information about famous inventions.
Clock & Calendar History
Ancient timekeeping - sun and water clocks - mechanical and quartz clocks - time standards - time zones.
Ancient timekeeping - sun and water clocks - mechanical and quartz clocks - time standards - time zones.
The Invention of MDMA - Ecstasy
MDMA or ecstasy began as a 1913 patent belonging to the Merck Chemical Company.
MDMA or ecstasy began as a 1913 patent belonging to the Merck Chemical Company.
Selling The Cell Phone - History Of Cellular Phones
How the FCC slowed the progress of a cellular phone system.
How the FCC slowed the progress of a cellular phone system.
Agricultural Revolution
The agricultural revolution was a period of agricultural development between the 18th century and the end of the 19th century, which saw a massive and rapid increase in agricultural productivity and vast improvements in farm technology.
The agricultural revolution was a period of agricultural development between the 18th century and the end of the 19th century, which saw a massive and rapid increase in agricultural productivity and vast improvements in farm technology.
History of Plumbing
The first first flush toilet was invented in 1775.
The first first flush toilet was invented in 1775.
The History of the Incandescent Lightbulb
Timeline outlining the development of the lightbulb.
Timeline outlining the development of the lightbulb.
ARPAnet - The First Internet
The model-T of the information highway - ARPANET was the first Internet.
The model-T of the information highway - ARPANET was the first Internet.
Louis Pasteur
Louis Pasteur invented pasteurization and discovered the germ theory of disease.
Louis Pasteur invented pasteurization and discovered the germ theory of disease.
Sketch by Samuel Morse
Sketch by Samuel Morse
Sketch by Samuel Morse
Virgie Ammons
Virgie Ammons invented a firepace dampening device - Virgie M Ammons.
Virgie Ammons invented a firepace dampening device - Virgie M Ammons.
History of Lasers
Information on laser history including the Ruby and Maser Laser Gordon Gould Arthur Schawlow Theodore Maiman
Information on laser history including the Ruby and Maser Laser Gordon Gould Arthur Schawlow Theodore Maiman
Norbert Rillieux - History of Sugar Processing
Norbert Rillieux invented the sugar processing evaporator - see the original sugar patents.
Norbert Rillieux invented the sugar processing evaporator - see the original sugar patents.
Inventors of The Modern Computer - Konrad Zuse
Konrad Zuse was the inventor of the first freely programmable computer.
Konrad Zuse was the inventor of the first freely programmable computer.
Pictures Industrial Revolution
The spinning jenny was the first machine to improve upon the spinning wheel
The spinning jenny was the first machine to improve upon the spinning wheel
The History of Baby Carriages
The history of baby carriages - the baby carriage was invented in 1733 by English architect William Kent
The history of baby carriages - the baby carriage was invented in 1733 by English architect William Kent
Lillian Moller Gilbreth - Pioneer in Ergonomics
Lillian Gilbreth and Frank Gilbreth were pioneers in ergonomics.
Lillian Gilbreth and Frank Gilbreth were pioneers in ergonomics.
Students FAQs - Understanding the Patent and Trademark Office
Frequently asked questions about patents and patent applications.
Frequently asked questions about patents and patent applications.
Timeline of Inventions
Timeline of inventions - complete with leads to detailed articles and photos
Timeline of inventions - complete with leads to detailed articles and photos
Nuclear Fission & Fusion
There are two types of atomic explosions that can be facilitated by U-235 - fission and fusion.
There are two types of atomic explosions that can be facilitated by U-235 - fission and fusion.
Invention of the Wheel
The oldest wheel found in archeological excavations was discovered in what was Mesopotamia and is believed to be over fifty-five hundred years old
The oldest wheel found in archeological excavations was discovered in what was Mesopotamia and is believed to be over fifty-five hundred years old
Canadian Inventors
Canadian inventors have patented more than one million inventions yet few people can name one Canadian inventor or accomplishment.
Canadian inventors have patented more than one million inventions yet few people can name one Canadian inventor or accomplishment.
Popular Inventors
The top ten most popular inventors.
The top ten most popular inventors.
George Eastman
George Eastman invented rolled photography film and the Kodak camera - an avid photographer he was the founder of the Kodak company.
George Eastman invented rolled photography film and the Kodak camera - an avid photographer he was the founder of the Kodak company.
The History of the Piano
The piano first known as the pianoforte was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori.
The piano first known as the pianoforte was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori.
Tidal Power Plants
How tidal power plants work - history of tidal mills and ocean energy and how they work.
How tidal power plants work - history of tidal mills and ocean energy and how they work.
Physics Illustrations
Hydrogen fuel cells are the answer to the energy needs of the next millenium invented in 1839 by William Grove fuel cells will soon be powering every car in the world.
Hydrogen fuel cells are the answer to the energy needs of the next millenium invented in 1839 by William Grove fuel cells will soon be powering every car in the world.
Alessandro Volta
Alessandro Volta invented the voltiac pile - the first battery.
Alessandro Volta invented the voltiac pile - the first battery.
mark zuckerberg
Biography of Mark Zuckerberg or the story of how a kid from Dobbs Ferry became the youngest billionaire in the world.
Biography of Mark Zuckerberg or the story of how a kid from Dobbs Ferry became the youngest billionaire in the world.
History of the Atomic Bomb in Photos
The Manhattan Project was committed to expediting research that would produce a viable atomic bomb.
The Manhattan Project was committed to expediting research that would produce a viable atomic bomb.
History of Microscopes
A detailed timeline that covers the history of microscopes.
A detailed timeline that covers the history of microscopes.
Timeline of Electronics
Timeline - important events in the history of electricity.
Timeline - important events in the history of electricity.
Ornithopter Flying Machine
The Ornithopter Flying Machine Designed by Leonardo da Vinci
The Ornithopter Flying Machine Designed by Leonardo da Vinci
Subject Matter
What is the definition of subject matter
What is the definition of subject matter
ENIAC Computer
Twenty thousand vacuum tubes later the ENIAC computer is born and John Mauchly and John Presper Eckert are the proud parents.
Twenty thousand vacuum tubes later the ENIAC computer is born and John Mauchly and John Presper Eckert are the proud parents.
Biography of Blaise Pascal
French scientist and mathematician, Blaise Pascal invented the first digital calculator.
French scientist and mathematician, Blaise Pascal invented the first digital calculator.
Karl Benz - Carl Benz
Karl Benz was the German mechanical engineer who designed and in 1885 built the world's first practical automobile to be powered by an internal-combustion engine
Karl Benz was the German mechanical engineer who designed and in 1885 built the world's first practical automobile to be powered by an internal-combustion engine
History of Volleyball
William Morgan based Volleyball on the popular German game called Faustball - the history of Volleyball.
William Morgan based Volleyball on the popular German game called Faustball - the history of Volleyball.