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1880s. 1881: Nikolay Benardos presents carbon arc welding, the first practical arc welding method. [ 435] 1884: Hiram Maxim invents the recoil-operated Maxim gun, ushering in the age of semi- and fully automatic firearms. 1884: Paul Vieille invents Poudre B, the first smokeless powder for firearms.
Gersh Budker (1918–1977), Russia – electron cooling, co-inventor of collider. Edward Bull (1759–1798), England – Bull engine (a modified steam engine) Robert Bunsen (1811–1899), Germany – Bunsen burner. Henry Burden (1791–1871), Scotland and U.S. – Horseshoe machine, first usable iron railroad spike.
1717 Swim fins. Swim fins, also known as fins, or flippers, are blade-shaped extensions worn on feet or hands for use in water. They aid movement in aquatic sports such as swimming, surfing, and underwater diving. Swim fins are typically made of rubber or plastic. Benjamin Franklin invented wooden swim fins in 1717. [10]
e. A timeline of United States inventions (1890–1945) encompasses the innovative advancements of the United States within a historical context, dating from the Progressive Era to the end of World War II, which have been achieved by inventors who are either native-born or naturalized citizens of the United States.
1824 – Portland cement patent issued to Joseph Aspdin. 1825 – Metallic aluminum produced by Hans Christian Ørsted. 1839 – Vulcanized rubber invented by Charles Goodyear. 1839 – Silver -based photographic processes invented by Louis Daguerre and William Fox Talbot.
History of discoveries timeline. Year. Event. 600 BC. Ancient Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus described static electricity by rubbing fur on substances such as amber . 1600. English scientist William Gilbert coined the word electricus after careful experiments. He also explained the magnetism of Earth. 1660.
Espresso: a coffee-brewing method. Nutella, spread made from cocoa, hazelnuts and palm oil; created by the Ferrero firm in 1964. Mozzarella: southern Italian cheese made from Italian buffalo's milk by the pasta filata method. Marinara sauce: tomato sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, herbs and onions.
Engineers during World War Two test a model of a Halifax bomber in a wind tunnel, an invention that dates back to 1871. The following is a list and timeline of innovations as well as inventions and discoveries that involved British people or the United Kingdom including predecessor states in the history of the formation of the United Kingdom ...