Inventions
The breakthroughs that changed everything.
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- Mercator projectionCylindrical conformal map projection
ComputerProgrammable machine that processes data- IInternetGlobal system of connected computer networks
Nuclear weapon- TTelescopeInstrument that makes distant objects appear magnified
- LLaptopPersonal computer for mobile use
Incandescent light bulbElectric light bulb with a resistively heated wire filament- MManhattan ProjectWorld War II Allied nuclear weapons program
Traffic lightSignalling device to control competing flows of traffic
Electrical generatorDevice that converts other energy to electrical energy- IInternet ProtocolCommunication protocol that allows connections between networks
PhonographDevice for analogue recording of sound
Antikythera mechanismAncient Greek analogue astronomical computer
Iron DomeIsraeli air defense system
ITERInternational nuclear fusion research and engineering megaproject
AutomatonSelf-operating machine- NNozzleDevice used to direct the flow of a fluid
Pascal's calculatorEarly mechanical calculator
Parallel portComputer interface
Post-it NoteSmall piece of paper with a re-adherable strip of glue on its back
The TurkChess-playing automaton hoax (1770–1854)
Seed drillSeed-sowing agricultural device- AAnalytical engine19th century proposed mechanical computer
VimanaFlying palaces or chariots described in Hindu texts and Sanskrit epics
Difference engineAutomatic mechanical calculator- SStereoscopeDevice for viewing a stereoscopic pair of separate images
- IIndoor tanningTanning using an artificial source of ultraviolet light
Opto-isolatorElectronic component
PhonautographEarliest known device for recording sound- EElectric shaverRazor with an electrically powered rotating or oscillating blade
- UUSB hubDevice that expands a single USB port into several
iPhone Air2025 smartphone by Apple- DistributorDevice in the ignition system of an internal combustion engine
Optical filterFilters which selectively transmit specific colors
Nipkow diskImage scanning device
Drawing boardDesk used for drawings and architecture- FFoghornDevice using sound to warn shipping in fog
Gear pumpType of pump which uses the meshing of gears to push fluids