Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Retro Future
Have fun with history videos from the past which explored technologies and innovations of the future that is now, some relevant and others not, teaches students about the dreams of the past.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Electric Range 1892
From the Stone Age to today, the search is constantly underway for better, more efficient ways to cook food. Reflecting many of the advances in science and technology, the electric range has become a popular choice for homes and businesses.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Ernst Werner Von Siemens
Find out how Werner von Siemens became the pioneer of the electro industry and brought about a great technological advancement with many of his important discoveries.
Other
University of Delware: Franklin and Friends
Using historically significant documents and photos from its collection, this exhibit probes the various interests of Franklin and the influential friends that shared his interests.
Other
How Products Are Made: Air Bag
Discover the science behind this common fixture in cars. Learn what it is and how how scientists came up with the idea.
Rutgers University
Rutgers: The Thomas Edison Papers
Links to copies of papers written by Thomas Edison. Also includes biographical information and copies of his patents and companies.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Earlier Than We Think
This podcast explains how Vannevar Bush, once a computing pioneer, had become America's leading science advisor.
PBS
Pbs Who Made America? Elisha Otis
A ceaseless tinkerer created the first safe elevator, then died before he could see it revolutionize architecture, cities, and the way we live.
Other
The Daguerreian Society: l.j.m. Daguerre
Originally printed in the The Illustrated London News (July 1851), this article pays tribute to Louis Lacques Mande Daguerre and his discovery, the Daguerrotype. Learn about the styles and techniques employed in some of his famous...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: James Dwight Dana
Learn about the life and scientific discoveries of James Dwight Dana in this article.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Jan Baptist Von Helmont
This article discusses the life and scientific discoveries of Jan Baptist von Helmont.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Jean Andre Deluc
This article contains the full biography of meteorologist, geologist, and physicist Jean Andre Deluc.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: John Archibald Wheeler
Learn about the life and scientific accomplishments of John Archibald Wheeler in this article.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: John Logie Baird
Learn about John Logie Baird in this article that discusses his life and contributions.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Karl F. Herzfeld
Learn about the life and scientific accomplishments of Karl F. Herzfeld in this article.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Katharine Burr Blodgett
Learn about the life and scientific discoveries of Katharine Burr Blodgett
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