SettingsDiscovery and invention controversies
Alexander Mozhaysky
Alexander Fedorovich Mozhayskiy, was a Russian naval officer, aviation pioneer, researcher and designer of heavier-than-air craft.
Alexander Fedorovich Mozhayskiy, was a Russian naval officer, aviation pioneer, researcher and designer of heavier-than-air craft.
Anthony Pollok
Anthony Pollok (1829 – July 4, 1898) was an American patent attorney who, with Marcellus Bailey, helped prepare Alexander Graham Bell's patents for the telephone and related inventions.
Anthony Pollok (1829 – July 4, 1898) was an American patent attorney who, with Marcellus Bailey, helped prepare Alexander Graham Bell's patents for the telephone and related inventions.
Antonio Meucci
Antonio Santi Giuseppe Meucci was an Italian-American inventor and a friend of the revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi.
Antonio Santi Giuseppe Meucci was an Italian-American inventor and a friend of the revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi.
Canadian Parliamentary Motion on Alexander Graham Bell
The first session of Canada's 37th Parliament unanimously passed a Canadian Parliamentary Motion on Alexander Graham Bell on June 21, 2002, to affirm that Alexander Graham Bell was the inventor ...
The first session of Canada's 37th Parliament unanimously passed a Canadian Parliamentary Motion on Alexander Graham Bell on June 21, 2002, to affirm that Alexander Graham Bell was the inventor ...
Cold fusion
Cold fusion is a proposed type of nuclear reaction that would occur at relatively low temperatures compared with hot fusion.
Cold fusion is a proposed type of nuclear reaction that would occur at relatively low temperatures compared with hot fusion.
Discovery of Neptune
The discovery of Neptune led to the discovery of its moon Triton by William Lassell just seventeen days later.
The discovery of Neptune led to the discovery of its moon Triton by William Lassell just seventeen days later.
Early flying machines
This article is an overview of early flying machines and aviation research, and an analysis of the debates over early flying machines.
This article is an overview of early flying machines and aviation research, and an analysis of the debates over early flying machines.
Element naming controversy
The names for the chemical elements 104 to 106 were the subject of a major controversy starting in the 1960s, described by some nuclear chemists as the Transfermium Wars because it concerned the...
The names for the chemical elements 104 to 106 were the subject of a major controversy starting in the 1960s, described by some nuclear chemists as the Transfermium Wars because it concerned the...
Elisha Gray
Elisha Gray was an American electrical engineer who co-founded the Western Electric Manufacturing Company.
Elisha Gray was an American electrical engineer who co-founded the Western Electric Manufacturing Company.
Elisha Gray and Alexander Bell telephone controversy
The Elisha Gray and Alexander Graham Bell controversy concerns the question of whether Bell or Gray invented the telephone independently and, if not, whether Bell stole the invention from Gray.
The Elisha Gray and Alexander Graham Bell controversy concerns the question of whether Bell or Gray invented the telephone independently and, if not, whether Bell stole the invention from Gray.
Energy Catalyzer
The Energy Catalyzer (also called E-Cat) is a purported cold fusion or Low-Energy Nuclear Reaction (LENR) heat source built by inventor Andrea Rossi, with support from physicist Sergio Focardi.
The Energy Catalyzer (also called E-Cat) is a purported cold fusion or Low-Energy Nuclear Reaction (LENR) heat source built by inventor Andrea Rossi, with support from physicist Sergio Focardi.
Frederick Cook
Frederick Albert Cook was an American explorer and physician, noted for his claim of having reached the North Pole on April 21, 1908.
Frederick Albert Cook was an American explorer and physician, noted for his claim of having reached the North Pole on April 21, 1908.
George B. Selden
George B. Selden was a patent lawyer and inventor who was granted a U.S. patent for an automobile in 1895.
George B. Selden was a patent lawyer and inventor who was granted a U.S. patent for an automobile in 1895.
Gero Hütter
Gero Hütter is a German hematologist.
Gero Hütter is a German hematologist.
Gordon Gould
Gordon Gould (July 17, 1920 – September 16, 2005) was an American physicist who is widely, but not universally, credited with the invention of the laser.
Gordon Gould (July 17, 1920 – September 16, 2005) was an American physicist who is widely, but not universally, credited with the invention of the laser.
Guanahani
Guanahani was the name the natives gave to the island that Christopher Columbus called San Salvador when he arrived at the Americas.
Guanahani was the name the natives gave to the island that Christopher Columbus called San Salvador when he arrived at the Americas.
Gustave Whitehead
Gustave Albin Whitehead, born Gustav Albin Weisskopf (1 January 1874 – 10 October 1927) was an aviation pioneer who emigrated from Germany to the U.S., where he designed and built early fl...
Gustave Albin Whitehead, born Gustav Albin Weisskopf (1 January 1874 – 10 October 1927) was an aviation pioneer who emigrated from Germany to the U.S., where he designed and built early fl...
Harry Whitney
Harry Whitney (December 1, 1873 – May 20, 1936) was an American sportsman, adventurer, and author.
Harry Whitney (December 1, 1873 – May 20, 1936) was an American sportsman, adventurer, and author.
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, a condition in humans in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening o...
Human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, a condition in humans in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening o...
Incandescent light bulb
The incandescent light bulb, incandescent lamp or incandescent light globe produces light by heating a filament wire to a high temperature until it glows.
The incandescent light bulb, incandescent lamp or incandescent light globe produces light by heating a filament wire to a high temperature until it glows.
Innocenzo Manzetti
Innocenzo Vincenzo Bartolomeo Luigi Carlo Manzetti (17 March 1826 – 17 March 1877) was an Italian inventor born in Aosta.
Innocenzo Vincenzo Bartolomeo Luigi Carlo Manzetti (17 March 1826 – 17 March 1877) was an Italian inventor born in Aosta.
Integrated circuit
An integrated circuit or monolithic integrated circuit (also referred to as IC, chip, or microchip) is an electronic circuit manufactured by the patterned diffusion of tr...
An integrated circuit or monolithic integrated circuit (also referred to as IC, chip, or microchip) is an electronic circuit manufactured by the patterned diffusion of tr...
Invention of radio
Within the history of radio, many people were involved in the invention of radio technology that continues to evolve in modern wireless communication systems today.
Within the history of radio, many people were involved in the invention of radio technology that continues to evolve in modern wireless communication systems today.
Invention of the telephone
The invention of the telephone is the culmination of work done by many individuals, the history of which involves a collection of claims and counterclaims.
The invention of the telephone is the culmination of work done by many individuals, the history of which involves a collection of claims and counterclaims.
Jacques Benveniste
Jacques Benveniste was a French immunologist.
Jacques Benveniste was a French immunologist.
Johann Philipp Reis
Johann Philipp Reis (January 7, 1834 – January 14, 1874) was a self-taught German scientist and inventor.
Johann Philipp Reis (January 7, 1834 – January 14, 1874) was a self-taught German scientist and inventor.
John Wellington Starr
John Wellington Starr was an American inventor and pioneer in development of the incandescent light bulb.
John Wellington Starr was an American inventor and pioneer in development of the incandescent light bulb.
Lancelot De Mole
Lancelot Eldin De Mole CBE, was an Australian engineer and inventor.
Lancelot Eldin De Mole CBE, was an Australian engineer and inventor.
Lancelot de Mole
Lancelot Eldin De Mole CBE, (13 March 1880 – 6 May 1950) was an Australian engineer and inventor.
Lancelot Eldin De Mole CBE, (13 March 1880 – 6 May 1950) was an Australian engineer and inventor.
Leibniz and Newton calculus controversy
The calculus controversy was an argument between 17th-century mathematicians Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz (begun or fomented in part by their disciples and associates – see Developme...
The calculus controversy was an argument between 17th-century mathematicians Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz (begun or fomented in part by their disciples and associates – see Developme...
Leibniz-Newton calculus controversy
The calculus controversy was an argument between 17th-century mathematicians Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz over who had first invented calculus.
The calculus controversy was an argument between 17th-century mathematicians Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz over who had first invented calculus.
Lyman Gilmore
Lyman Wiswell Gilmore, Jr. (June 11, 1874 Beaver Creek, Thurston County, Washington- February 18, 1951) was an aviation pioneer.
Lyman Wiswell Gilmore, Jr. (June 11, 1874 Beaver Creek, Thurston County, Washington- February 18, 1951) was an aviation pioneer.
Magnetic resonance imaging
Magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, or magnetic resonance tomography is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to visualize internal structures of ...
Magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, or magnetic resonance tomography is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to visualize internal structures of ...
Microsoft Corp. v. i4i Ltd. Partnership
Microsoft Corp. v. i4i Ltd. Partnership, 564 U.S. ___, was a case decided by the Supreme Court of the United States that held that an invalidity defense in a patent infringement lawsuit mus...
Microsoft Corp. v. i4i Ltd. Partnership, 564 U.S. ___, was a case decided by the Supreme Court of the United States that held that an invalidity defense in a patent infringement lawsuit mus...
Mozhayskiy's airplane
The Mozhayskiy's airplane was a powered experimental aircraft designed and built by Alexander Mozhaiskiy.
The Mozhayskiy's airplane was a powered experimental aircraft designed and built by Alexander Mozhaiskiy.
Mozhaysky's airplane
Mozhaysky's airplane was an experimental Russian airplane designed and built by a naval officer, Alexander Mozhaysky (also transliterated as Mozhayski, Mozhaiski and Mozhayskiy).
Mozhaysky's airplane was an experimental Russian airplane designed and built by a naval officer, Alexander Mozhaysky (also transliterated as Mozhayski, Mozhaiski and Mozhayskiy).
Polywater
Polywater was a hypothetical polymerized form of water that was the subject of much scientific controversy during the late 1960s.
Polywater was a hypothetical polymerized form of water that was the subject of much scientific controversy during the late 1960s.
Raymond Vahan Damadian
Raymond Vahan Damadian is an Armenian-American medical practitioner and inventor of the first MR Scanning Machine.
Raymond Vahan Damadian is an Armenian-American medical practitioner and inventor of the first MR Scanning Machine.
Richard E. Byrd
Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr., USN (October 25, 1888 – March 11, 1957) was a naval officer who specialized in feats of exploration.
Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr., USN (October 25, 1888 – March 11, 1957) was a naval officer who specialized in feats of exploration.
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr., USN (October 25, 1888 – March 11, 1957) was a naval officer who specialized in feats of exploration.
Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr., USN (October 25, 1888 – March 11, 1957) was a naval officer who specialized in feats of exploration.
Robert Kearns
Robert William Kearns was the inventor of the intermittent windshield wiper systems used on most automobiles from 1969 to the present.
Robert William Kearns was the inventor of the intermittent windshield wiper systems used on most automobiles from 1969 to the present.
Robert Peary
Robert Edwin Peary, Sr. was an American explorer who claimed to have led the first expedition, on April 6, 1909, to reach the geographic North Pole.
Robert Edwin Peary, Sr. was an American explorer who claimed to have led the first expedition, on April 6, 1909, to reach the geographic North Pole.
Software patent debate
The software patent debate is the argument dealing with the extent to which it should be possible to patent software and computer-implemented inventions as a matter of public policy.
The software patent debate is the argument dealing with the extent to which it should be possible to patent software and computer-implemented inventions as a matter of public policy.
Telephone
The telephone, colloquially referred to as a phone, is a telecommunications device that transmits and receives sounds, usually the human voice.
The telephone, colloquially referred to as a phone, is a telecommunications device that transmits and receives sounds, usually the human voice.
The Telephone Cases
The Telephone Cases were a series of U.S. court cases in the 1870s and 1880s related to the invention of the telephone, which culminated in the 1888 decision of the United States Supreme Cou...
The Telephone Cases were a series of U.S. court cases in the 1870s and 1880s related to the invention of the telephone, which culminated in the 1888 decision of the United States Supreme Cou...
The Wright brothers patent war
The Wrights brothers patent war centers on the patent they received for their method of an airplane's flight control.
The Wrights brothers patent war centers on the patent they received for their method of an airplane's flight control.
United States HRes. 269 on Antonio Meucci
On June 11, 2001 the United States Congress passed a resolution HRes 269, which recognized the contributions of Antonio Meucci.
On June 11, 2001 the United States Congress passed a resolution HRes 269, which recognized the contributions of Antonio Meucci.
Volta Laboratory and Bureau
The Volta Laboratory, also variously known as the "Alexander Graham Bell Laboratory", the "Bell Carriage House" and the "Bell Laboratory", plus the Volta Bureau, were created in Georgetown...
The Volta Laboratory, also variously known as the "Alexander Graham Bell Laboratory", the "Bell Carriage House" and the "Bell Laboratory", plus the Volta Bureau, were created in Georgetown...