Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) is one of history’s greatest scientists and inventors who helped change our world. He was a brilliant Serbian-born scientist who emigrated to the US, and played a major role in the development of alternating current (AC) electrical systems, through the AC induction motor, transformer, and Tesla coil. He made extraordinary contributions to … Read more
Have you ever given much thought to how modern inventions have changed our homes and lifestyle? Or do you, like most of us, take them for granted? In 1955 Tappan launched the first ever microwave licensed for home use. It cost $1,295 (a hefty $10,500 in today’s money). It didn’t sell well, but it had … Read more
Photographer Alastair Philip Wiper traveled to Okpo, a port in South Korea, to photograph the construction of the world’s largest ship ever built – the Maersk Triple E. When he arrived at the Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering shipyard, a gigantic ship-building construction site, he found 46,000 people working together to build and move huge … Read more
Contrary to what we’ve often heard in science classes, sound does exist in space.
If you’re looking for a way to get back to the good old days, this classic hippy van set for a comeback is a way to do it. Volkswagen is introducing a brand new model of its most beloved van and enjoy all benefits that come from enjoying an electric vehicle. Volkswagen also sees to … Read more
You’ll have a whole new appreciation for technology after you see what people had to go through to wear contact lenses in 1948.