In the ever-evolving world of technology, where gadgets are designed to be replaced rather than repaired, a beacon of resilience shines brightly. The Centennial Light, a bulb installed in Livermore, California, in 1901, stands as a defiant testament to the quality and longevity of early 20th-century engineering. Still burning brightly over 120 years later, this remarkable bulb … [Read more...] about The lamp that shone continuously for 120 years, surviving two world wars
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Serbia Uses Liquid Trees to Fight Air Pollution
Serbia is taking bold strides in the fight against air pollution with the introduction of the groundbreaking 'Liquid Tree,' a first-of-its-kind urban photo-bioreactor designed to transform polluted cityscapes. Serbia's Air Pollution Crisis: Why Innovation is Essential Belgrade, Serbia's bustling capital, faces a dire pollution problem, exacerbated by emissions from coal … [Read more...] about Serbia Uses Liquid Trees to Fight Air Pollution
The shape of light: Scientists reveal image of an individual photon for 1st time ever
Unveiling the Mysteries of Light: A Groundbreaking Discovery Scientists have achieved a monumental feat: capturing the first-ever image of a single photon, the fundamental particle of light. This groundbreaking discovery, published in Physical Review Letters, provides unprecedented insights into the quantum nature of light and opens new avenues for research in fields like … [Read more...] about The shape of light: Scientists reveal image of an individual photon for 1st time ever
Bic Pen: A Revolutionary Invention
The humble ballpoint pen, a staple in offices and homes worldwide, has a fascinating history that dates back to the mid-20th century. Its invention was a stroke of genius that revolutionized the way we write. The credit for the ballpoint pen goes to the Hungarian journalist and inventor, Laszlo Josef Biró. Inspired by the way a marble leaves a smooth trail on a surface, Biró … [Read more...] about Bic Pen: A Revolutionary Invention
Italian Village Solves Winter Darkness with Giant Mirror
Have you ever imagined living in a place where the sun hardly shines for months at a time? Well, for the residents of Viganella, a picturesque Italian village nestled in the Alps, this was a daily reality until a groundbreaking solution was implemented. The Problem Viganella, a village with a population of less than 200, is situated in a deep valley surrounded by towering … [Read more...] about Italian Village Solves Winter Darkness with Giant Mirror