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BLACK INVENTORS IN ENGINEERING
In 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones patented a refrigerator tough enough for moving trucks; it changed how fresh meat and dairy could travel long distances- Alexander Miles, a Duluth barber, patented an elevator door mechanism in 1887; a flexible belt and levers helped automate the shaft and car doors
- In 1867, a Swedish chemist, engineer and industrialist invented a stable paste made by mixing highly unstable liquid nitroglycerin with porous silica sand called kieselguhr changing the world forever
- In 1941, a Black American scientist and industrialist and business magnate built a car with never-seen-before plastic made from soybean and other crops: How the soybean car became an early experiment in plant-based automobilesIn 1941, a Black American scientist and industrialist and business magnate built a car with never-seen-before plastic made from soybean and...06 Aug, 2026, 01.58 AM IST
- In 1780, a Scottish inventor created a copier hundreds of years before modern-day equipment came into existence: How James Watt machine worked?In 1780, a Scottish inventor created a copier hundreds of years before modern-day equipment came into existence. James Watt patented a lett...31 Jul, 2026, 03.56 AM IST
- In 1874, an African-American inventor designed an improved bathroom system for trains: How Lewis Howard Latimer along with Charles W. Brown changed railroad travel with a safer water closet patent?In 1874, an African-American inventor designed an improved bathroom system for trains through a patent filed by Lewis Howard Latimer and Ch...30 Jul, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
- In 1909, the Eiffel Tower was set to be demolished. Here's how a radio saved the world's most-visited monumentThe Eiffel Tower was initially intended for demolition after twenty years. Its creators faced significant opposition from artists and write...24 Jul, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
- In 1982, Lonnie Johnson was testing a heat pump when one surprise blast sparked the invention of the Super Soaker that reshaped water fightsAerospace engineer Lonnie Johnson's accidental discovery of a powerful water jet during heat pump testing in 1982 led to the invention of t...24 May, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Alfred Nobel: 'A heart can no more be forced to love than a...'—Inspiring quotes by the legendary Swedish chemist and inventor who also founded the Nobel PrizesQuote of the Day: Alfred Nobel's quote on love, comparing it to digestion, emphasizes that emotions cannot be forced. This reflects his lif...24 Apr, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Julian Brown missing: Was Atlanta inventor working on "the most dangerous thing" he's ever done? Check detailsInventor Julian Brown, known for his plastic-to-fuel technology and large social media following, has gone missing, sparking concern among ...30 Jul, 2025, 07.47 PM IST
- Did Tesla detect ancient alien signals? Some called it proof of life beyond earth. Black Knight mystery decodedThe Black Knight satellite myth claims that a mysterious object—possibly of alien origin—has been orbiting Earth for 13,000 years. This the...01 Jul, 2025, 08.32 PM IST
- Was Elon Musk really a Tesla co-founder? How he became synonymous with the brandElon Musk is widely recognized as the visionary behind Tesla. However, the company was originally founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpe...22 Mar, 2025, 04.55 PM IST
- Silicon Valley confronts the idea that the ‘singularity’ is hereArtificial intelligence is roiling tech, business and politics like nothing in recent memory. Listen to the extravagant claims and wild ass...11 Jun, 2023, 09.14 PM IST
- No, robots can’t think or feel. Decoding the sentient debateThe problem is that the people closest to the technology live with one foot in the future.06 Aug, 2022, 05.11 PM IST
- Downfall of tech star Elizabeth Holmes: If convicted at trial, entrepreneur whose wealth once was at $4.5 bn, could face 20 years in prisonHolmes' saga throws light on the "fake it until you make it" strategy used by other startups.08 Sep, 2021, 08.18 AM IST
- Apple is now more like GE or General Motors: Brian MerchantThe One Device: The Secret History of the iPhone takes you through the bitter politics within Apple while the iPhone was being developed.02 Jul, 2017, 08.22 AM IST
- How ATMs became holy shrines overnight post demonetisationFrom mere 800 ATMs in 1999 to their indispensable status in Indian society today, these cash-vending machines have come a long way.19 Nov, 2016, 07.15 AM IST
- With ingenious tech tweak, IIT-Madras seeks to brighten lives of 300 million power-starved IndiansIn a hot, dusty Rajasthan town, engineers have been lighting up homes there using Direct Current. The omnipresent standard in India is Alte...05 Jun, 2016, 03.38 PM IST
- Apple’s future secure; it's tough going for other smartphone companies: John Sculley, ObiApple is unique because people have great aspirations, so it continues to do well and I see no reason why this would change, says Sculley.04 Sep, 2015, 05.21 AM IST
- Apple not valued today as creative leap company: John Sculley, former Apple CEOApple tried with the iPhone 5C, it failed because they compromised on product as they used an old processor and left out certain features, ...18 Apr, 2014, 01.07 PM IST
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