Inventions

Marvel at the ingenuity of the men and women who not only imagined the possible, but made it real.

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    1. 21st Century Robotics

      Guide to some of the most advanced and popular robots available includes articles on the Sony Aibo and the Honda ASIMO humanoid robot.
      www.21stcentury.co.uk

      Guide to some of the most advanced and popular robots available includes articles on the Sony Aibo and the Honda ASIMO humanoid robot.

    2. 21stcentury - Technology

      Informative science and technology site offers a guide to recent inventions and advancements. Features articles on subjects such as wearable computers and flying cars.
      www.21stcentury.co.uk

      Informative science and technology site offers a guide to recent inventions and advancements. Features articles on subjects such as wearable computers and flying cars.

    3. American Experience: Edison's Miracle of Light - PBS

      Find out more about how Edison lit up the world with a transcript, list of his 1,093 patents, downloadable recordings, photos and a bibliography.
      www.pbs.org

      Find out more about how Edison lit up the world with a transcript, list of his 1,093 patents, downloadable recordings, photos and a bibliography.

    4. Block & Tackle

      Discover the influence wooden rope-pulleys had on Britain's maritime development. Simple technology deftly explained by the Science Museum.
      www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

      Discover the influence wooden rope-pulleys had on Britain's maritime development. Simple technology deftly explained by the Science Museum.

    5. British Inventions

      Database of inventions aims to bring together British inventors and potential backers. Search for new ideas, subscribe to the newsletter or browse related links.
      www.britishinventions.co.uk

      Database of inventions aims to bring together British inventors and potential backers. Search for new ideas, subscribe to the newsletter or browse related links.

    6. Epinions - Ten Tips on Buying a New Air Conditioner

      Offers a simple guide designed for residents of the United States, but relevant to all consumers looking to purchase an air conditioning unit.
      www.epinions.com

      Offers a simple guide designed for residents of the United States, but relevant to all consumers looking to purchase an air conditioning unit.

    7. HowStuffWorks - How Aeroplanes Work

      How does something so heavy stay in the air? It's all explained here, in words and diagrams.
      travel.howstuffworks.com

      How does something so heavy stay in the air? It's all explained here, in words and diagrams.

    8. HowStuffWorks - How Air Conditioners Work

      Features an easy-to-understand guide to the principles of air-conditioning. View photos that show the different forms air-con units can take.
      home.howstuffworks.com

      Features an easy-to-understand guide to the principles of air-conditioning. View photos that show the different forms air-con units can take.

    9. HowStuffWorks - How Fax Machines Work

      Find out how fax machines work, how they send and receive information and how modern versions differ to the original models.
      www.howstuffworks.com

      Find out how fax machines work, how they send and receive information and how modern versions differ to the original models.

    10. HowStuffWorks - How Pendulum Clocks Work

      Find out how pendulum clocks work, which have been used to keep time since 1656. Read the full article or browse by chapter.
      science.howstuffworks.com

      Find out how pendulum clocks work, which have been used to keep time since 1656. Read the full article or browse by chapter.

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