All posts by Evan Sisler
The History and Science Behind Eyeglasses
Glasses have been an important part of vision correction for centuries, but they haven’t always looked like they do today. In this blog post, learn why glasses work and how lens technology has evolved over the years.
Happy Birthday, Charles Babbage
Charles Babbage was a British polymath who is considered to be the “father of the computer”. Let’s explore his life and inventions.
Happy Birthday, Hedy Lamarr
Hedy Lamarr was a Hollywood actress who designed and patented a frequency hopping device that was a precursor to Wi-Fi technology and secure communications systems.
Shooting for the Stars: The History of Astrophotography
The first images of the Moon were taken in the 1800s. Astrophotography improvements have allowed distant subjects to be captured clearly today. Let’s dive into the history of astrophotography.
Happy Birthday, Victor Babeș
Romanian biologist Victor Babeș is best known for his research on infectious diseases. But did you know he was once on track to become an actor? Learn about his fascinating life and work here.
Happy Birthday, Henrietta Swan Leavitt
Henrietta Swan Leavitt was once hired to measure and catalog stars based on their color and brightness by hand. Learn how she went on to make significant astronomical discoveries.
From Science Fiction to Reality: 4 Examples Explored
Did you know that the submarine, cellphone, and virtual reality were all inspired by science fiction? Find out how here.
5 Inventions Inspired by Nature
Birdwatching helped make Japan’s bullet trains quieter. Read more about this fascinating story and four other inventions inspired by nature here.
