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
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
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