All posts by Evan Sisler
Happy Birthday, Henrietta Swan Leavitt
July 4, 2025
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
June 18, 2025
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
April 3, 2025
Birdwatching helped make Japan’s bullet trains quieter. Read more about this fascinating story and four other inventions inspired by nature here.
5 Inventions Discovered by Accident
February 12, 2025
Did you know the modern smoke alarm was discovered by accident? Learn more about this finding and 4 other important inventions from throughout history that were made as a result of accidents.
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