Robert Metcalfe and Xerox team invented network computing.
Exoskeleton
Exoskeletons for human performance augmentation is a new type of body army being
developed for soldiers that will significantly increase their capacity.
Explosives
The history of explosives.
Eyeglasses
The history of the oldest known glass lens to the first pair of spectacles invented by
Salvino D'Armate.
Fabrics
Denim, nylon, colored cotton, vinyl... the history behind these and other fabrics.
Facebook
Learn the facinating story of how facebook was invented.
Fahrenheit Thermometer & Scale
What can be considered the first modern thermometer, the mercury thermometer with a
standardized Fahrenheit scale, was invented by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1714.
Farm Related
Innovations related to farms, agriculture, tractors, cotton gin, reapers, plows, plant
patents and more.
Fasteners
The history of clothing fasteners - buttons, lacing, zippers, snaps, velcro and more.
Fax/Fax Machine/Facsimile
The facsimile was invented in 1842 by Alexander Bain.
Ferris Wheel
The history of the ferris wheel.
Fiber Optics
Fiber optics and the use of light to communicate.
Fig Newton Cookies
The history behind this tasty cookie.
Film
The history of photographic film.
Fingerprinting
One of the first significant developments in forensic science was identification by
fingerprinting.
Fire Prevention Related
The history of many fire fighting innovations.
Firearms