Inventions

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

Selected sites from UK Directory

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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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