SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

  • Josephine Cochrane, dishwasher

    Josephine Cochrane, dishwasher
    The dishwasher is useful because it washes and dries dishes automatically, saving time and effort.
  • Rudolf Dieses, Diesel engine

    Rudolf Dieses, Diesel engine
    The invention of the diesel engine improved our lives by making transportation and industry more efficient, reducing costs, and enabling more accessible and durable trade.
  • Elinor P. H. Brown, syringe

    Elinor P. H. Brown, syringe
    It was the first model that could only be used with one hand, unlike previously created models.
  • Helen Blanchard, zigzag sewing machine

    Helen Blanchard, zigzag sewing machine
    The zigzag sewing machine stitch in 1873 allowed for stronger and more flexible seams, making garments more durable and versatile.
  • Mary Anderson, windshield wiper

    Mary Anderson, windshield wiper
    They changed lives by improving visibility in difficult weather conditions, making travel safer.
  • Edward Raymond Turner, three colour camera

    Edward Raymond Turner, three colour camera
    The invention of the three-color camera improved our lives by enabling the capture of true-to-life, color photographs, revolutionizing photography, film, and television, and enhancing visual communication.
  • Gyrocompass, Hermann Anschütz-Kämpfe

    Gyrocompass, Hermann Anschütz-Kämpfe
    The invention of the gyrocompass improved our lives by providing a reliable navigation tool that works independently of the Earth's magnetic field, enhancing accuracy in ships, aircraft, and submarines.
  • Melitta Bentz, coffe filter

    Melitta Bentz, coffe filter
    The coffee filter made brewing coffee cleaner and more flavorful by removing coffee grounds, resulting in a smoother drink.
  • Cellophane, Jacques Edwin Brandenberger

    Cellophane, Jacques Edwin Brandenberger
    The invention of cellophane improved our lives by providing a flexible, waterproof, and airtight material for packaging, helping preserve food and goods while extending their shelf life.
  • Air-conditioning, W.H. Carrier

    Air-conditioning, W.H. Carrier
    The invention of air conditioning improved our lives by providing comfort in hot climates, boosting productivity, and making indoor environments more livable, especially in workspaces and homes.