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In 1849, an Italian-born inventor developed an early device for voice communications but couldn't afford a full patent due to financial hardship, allowing Alexander Graham Bell to get it in 1876: How did Telettrofono changed the world?In 1849, an Italian-born inventor developed an early device for voice communications but couldn't afford a full patent due to financial har...- To Compete in the Global Economy, Europe Needs to Boost Its VC EcosystemEurope’s struggle to produce globally dominant companies is not a mystery—it is the predictable result of a weak and fragmented venture cap...
- Meet the 'most beautiful woman in the world' Hedy Lamarr: The Hollywood icon who escaped Nazi Europe, invented a World War II radio signaling system and earned the title 'mother of Wi-Fi'Hedy Lamarr, a famous Hollywood actress, was also a brilliant inventor. Hedy escaped Nazi Europe and developed a frequency-hopping communic...
- Quote of the Day by Leonardo da Vinci: 'Just as food eaten without appetite is a tedious nourishment, so does study without zeal...'- Timeless lessons on learning with passion, curiosity, and the power of purposeful study from the Renaissance genius known for masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and The Last SupperQuote of the Day by Leonardo da Vinci: Leonardo da Vinci's quote emphasizes learning through genuine interest and enthusiasm. He compared s...
- In 1926, a secretary kept track of tiny marks between newspaper columns: It highlighted the growing need for a device that could send documents across distance, thus introducing the fax machine used in every office todayThe 1920s marked a pivotal era for electronic document transmission, driven not only by early 19th-century inventions but also by pressing ...
- On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...
- On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman's debut, The Beatles and other major eventsJune 1 marks significant historical moments. From Genghis Khan's capture of Peking in 1215 to the birth of Marilyn Monroe and the launch of...
- Quote of the Day by Aldous Huxley: “The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the...” — A timeless reminder from the visionary author of Brave New World about curiosity, passion, and keeping the joy of learning alive through every stage of life.The quote of the day by Aldous Huxley reveals a powerful truth about genius, success, and human happiness. In today’s fast-moving world, ma...
- Quote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: 'The greatest deception men suffer is from...' - life lessons on self-awareness, avoiding self-deception through critical thinking and why you can’t trust your own thoughts by The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper artistQuote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: The renowned Renaissance artist and thinker, cautioned against the perils of personal opinions. He b...
- Director Francis Ford Coppola doing 'fine' after medical procedure in Rome, says 'I am well'Francis Ford Coppola, the legendary director behind The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, recently underwent a scheduled medical procedure in R...
- Italo Bettiol, creator of French children's animated series 'Chapi Chapo' dies at 96The main characters were a girl in red named Chapi and a boy in blue named Chapo.
- Trio win physics Nobel for work that helps understand changing climateOne half of the prize, worth 10 million Swedish crowns ($1.15 million), goes in equal parts to Manabe, who is 90, and Hasselmann for modell...
- Pay attention to distracted Da Vincis; naughty kids who tap their feet impatiently may well be the nextADHD can obviously have a positive effect, if the mercurial maestro had the disorder.
- Leonardo Da Vinci may have had a condition that prevented him from finishing Mona LisaThe event may have hampered Da Vinci's painting skills in his late career.
- Indian scientists have made valuable contributions to society: Harsh VardhanThe minister recalled that a top official of the WHO had hailed the strength of India's traditional medicine, Ayurveda, the country's medic...
- Leonardo DiCaprio to play his namesake Leonardo da Vinci in upcoming biopicThe film marks DiCaprio's ninth project in which he plays a real life character.
- Indians working on world's biggest telescope: Harsh VardhanThe gigantic telescope, scheduled to be ready by 2020, will provide astronomers with unparallelled power to observe the universe.
- FIFA World Cup 2014: Lisbon Story & the Italian GritGrit and a will to win typify the Italian way. Portugal, on the other hand, returns to its former colony as an underdog, but fully deserves...
- The Great Indian Mobile AppThe smartphone craze is getting stronger day by day & growing app stores for most mobile OS have given plenty of opportunities to professio...
- Google signs deal to translate European patentsGoogle announced an agreement to use its technology to translate patents into 29 European languages, a deal officials hope will smooth the ...
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