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The First Car Patent
The first car patent: Karl Benz, the founder of Mercedes-Benz, is typically thought of as the father of modern automobiles thanks to his pioneering work in engine and car design. In 1885, he created the Benz Patent Motorwagen, the first automobile created to generate its own power. It was patented early the next year, and models began selling in 1888, making Benz’s automobile the first to be sold in history. This could of impacted the Wright Brothers by inspring them to fly the first plane. -
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Science And Technology That Impacted The World
How have advancements in science and technology impacted the growth of Alaska? Our economy? Our beliefs? How do these major events shape society? How can we take our knowledge of the past and use technology and science to positively impact society? -
Human flight
Every school child learns the story of Wilbur and Orville Wright, the Ohio-born brothers responsible for the first successful heavier-than-air manned flight at the dawn of the 20th century. They also developed the technology and controls that would make fixed-wing aircraft flight a reality. The first flight lasted only 12 seconds and spanned just 120 feet, but it was enough to begin the revolution that would affect travel, economy, and militaries forever. -
Open-Heart Surgery
C.Walton LilleheiThis operation at the University of Minnesota the first successful attempt to perform surgery on a heart by stopping it (in this instance, using hyopthermia). Later machines would be able to continue circulating blood and oxygen in the patient by bypassing the heart, but this early method was still the first instance in which surgeons realized how effective their new techniques could be. r He received the 1996 Harvey Prize in Science and Technology. -
Sputnik 1
Taking an early lead in the space race of the mid-20th century, the Soviet Union’s Sputnik 1 was the first man-made object to orbit the planet. In addition to technological data gathered about the ionosphere and other Earth conditions, the device heated the competition between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. to explore space, leading eventually to the United States’ successful Apollo missions to the Moon. -
Microchips
Jack Kilby, a Texas Instruments engineer, is often credited with inventing the modern microchip. Jack Kilby and Texas Instruments received U.S. patent # 3,643,138 for miniaturized electronic circuits. Robert Noyce is a computer industry pioneer and Intel cofounder. Robert Noyce is credited as being the co-inventor of the integrated circuit aka microchip along with Jack Kilby. Robert Noyce is a computer industry pioneer and Intel cofounder. Robert Noyce is credited as being the co-invent -
Trans-Alaska Pipleline's First Journey Succeeds
The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, one of Alaska's most well-known features, is responsible for much of the oil that moves in-state in Alaska. The pipeline was first used in July 1977, when a solitary barrell of oil was transported to Valdez, but it was put into full use almost immediately. Aside from being one of the more noticeable manmade lanmarks in Alaska, the Pipeline also provides an incredible amount of income for Alaskans by transfering the oil where it is needed. -
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Science and Technology in Alaska
How have advancements in science and technology impacted the growth of Alaska? Our economy? Our beliefs? How do these major events shape society? How can we take our knowledge of the past and use technology and science to positively impact society? -
Exxon-Valdez Oil Spill
One of the most tragic events in Alaska's history is the Exxon-Valdez oil spill. On March 24th, 1989, the Exxon Valdez, a ship heading to California, collided with a reef and spilled up to 750 thousand barrells of oil in the Prince William Sound. The environment was ruined and hundreds of animals died, which made Prince William Sound unfishable and a generally ruined ecosystem. This is a clear example of technology and scientific advancements, i.e. the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, ruining lives. -
Red Dog Mine Is Opened
Red Dog Mine, an Alaskan mine first opened in December 1989, is a highly profitable mine with many natural resources. It is owned by NANA Regional Corporation, who are slated to own exactly 50% of the profits from Red Dog Mine as of 2012. The other 50% go to other Alaska Native corporations and maintaining the Red Dog Mine. The profits made allow Native corporations, most of all the Inupiats that make up most of the NANA Regional Corporation, to provide educational and aide to their members. -
Possible Future Science and Technology
Holographic projection is the new wave of technology that will change how we view things in the new era. It will be tremendous effects on all fields of life. Growing
examples include medical diagnostics, flight
simulation, air traffic control, battlefield simulation,
weather diagnostics, entertainment, advertising,
education, animation, virtual reality, robotics,
biomechanical studies, scientific visualization, and so
forth.
