Fun Facts About Engineering Science and Technology: Discover the Cool Side of Innovation

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Each year, around 220 million tons of old computers and tech gear are thrown away in the United States. This massive waste raises concerns about technology and sustainability.

A diamond is nearly unbreakable and cannot dissolve in acid. It needs extreme heat to be destroyed.
According to Moore’s Law, the power of microchips doubles approximately every 18 to 24 months. This explains how tech keeps getting better and faster.

Albert Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 for his work on the photoelectric effect. This effect describes how light can knock electrons from materials.
Marie Curie stands out for being the first person to win two Nobel Prizes in science, highlighting her contributions to physics and chemistry.

On December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers made history with their first flight at Kitty Hawk. They kept their technology under wraps until they showcased it to the public on August 8, 1908.
Chuck Yeager was the first to break the sound barrier in 1947 at Edwards Air Force Base, marking a major milestone in aviation.
The space adventure began in the 1980s with 113 space shuttle flights recorded by early 2009. One noteworthy moment was on July 11, 1962, when France received the first transatlantic TV signal via the TELSTAR satellite.

Samuel Morse, best known for creating the Morse code, was also a talented painter. His work hangs in the Arkansas governor’s mansion.
In 1906, the Winnipeg Electric Railway Company transmitted electricity over a distance for the first time in Manitoba.
Telecommunications satellites orbit at around 35,786 kilometers above the Earth to maintain their position due to the planet’s rotation.

The first cellular phone produced by the Ericsson Company hit the market in 1979.
Douglas Engelbart introduced the first computer mouse in 1968 at a tech expo in San Francisco.
Japan saw the development of its first Japanese-language word processor from 1971 to 1978.
In 1960, the first laser was created in California, paving the way for modern technology
The gaming world took a step forward with the copyrighting of Asteroids and Lunar Lander in 1980, introducing video games to a larger audience.

The Internet is the fastest-growing communication tool. Compared to radio and television, it took just 4 years for the Internet to reach an audience of 50 million users. In contrast, radio took 38 years and television took 13 years to achieve the same milestone.
Tim Berners-Lee created the term “World Wide Web” in 1990, which changed the way people interacted with information.

The Earth has a circumference of about 25,000 miles and covers around 200 million square miles. Its total weight is estimated to be 6.6 billion trillion tons. This vastness makes our planet a unique home for all living beings.

In 1901, John Ambrose Fleming successfully broadcasted a radio transmission of the Morse code letter ‘S’ from Poldhu, Cornwall, England, marking a significant step in communication technology.
The advances in technology from ancient innovations to modern days highlight humanity's creativity and desire for improvement. Each breakthrough builds upon the last, pushing the boundaries of what is possible.