Henry Shreve
G. L. Eskew describes Henry Shreve’s work in development of the American steamboat and its important role in our economy.
The Father Of The Steamboat (original article)
Henry Miller Shreve (Wikipedia)
Nov 122010
Christmas "Bullet"
Myron M. Stearns describes the flying wing design and other works of Dr. W. W. Christmas. From the Wikipedia article one gets an impression that Dr. Christmas was somewhat of a confidence guy. Some of his claims were never substantiated and his Bullet design suffered structural failures with those thin strutless wings being the obvious structural weakness.
The Flying Wing (original article)
Christmas Bullet (Wikipedia)
Dr. William Wallace Whitney Christmas (North Carolina Centennial Of Flight)
Dick Grace
Leland S. Jamieson describes the world of Hollywood stunt pilots primarily through the work of pilot Dick Grace, one of the few stunt pilots who died from old age.
Crashes Made To Order (original article)
Dick Grace (Wikipedia)
Robert W. Wood
This article describes the killer high frequency sound waves traveling through water or solids discovered by Johns Hopkins scientist Robert W. Wood. Wood joined forces with Alfred Lee Loomis, a famous Wall Street tycoon, and together they have done pioneering work in the study of ultrasound.
Can Inaudible Sound Kill? (original article)
Robert W. Wood (Wikipedia)
Alfred Lee Loomis (Wikipedia)
Nov 032010
Luther Burbank
This article describes how Luther Burbank’s work continued even after his death.
Carrying On Burbank’s Work (original article)
Luther Burbank (Wikipedia)
Charles F. Kettering
This articles shares ideas of famous American inventor Charles F. Kettering about the future of solar energy in the post-petroleum energy world.
Age Of Wonders Still In Future (original article)
Charles F. Kettering (Wikipedia)
Hot Air Engine
This article describes the life and work of great Swedish American inventor John Ericcson, best remembered for his pioneering work in development of ship screw propeller.
A Poor Boy Who Changed The World (original article)
John Ericcson (Wikipedia)
Lieut. John Choptaw
This article describes people who had made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their scientific professions. It is astonishing how many physicians working for U.S. Health Service lost their lives.
Martyrs Of Science (original article)
Abe Lincoln's Patent Model
This story describes a little known facet of president Abraham Lincoln as inventor, a patent holder.
Abraham Lincoln An Inventor Patent Records Reveal (original article)
BUOYING VESSELS OVER SHOALS (original 1849 patent)
Luther Burbank
H. H. Dunn describes the life and work of Luther Burbank, a great American horticulturist and pioneer in agricultural science.
Luther Burbank “The Plant Wizard,” Is Still Poor After Making Others Wealthy (original article)
Luther Burbank (Wikipedia)
