ANCIENT

PERIOD
-The invention of ancient
wheel is credited to the
summerians since no the
ancient civilization used a
similar device at the time.
-For transportation
purposes.
Ancient Egyptians began writing
on papyrus, a material similar to
thick paper.
-made from the pith of papyrus
plant Cyperus papyrus
-it is lightweight, strong, durable
and portable
-with the advent of papyrus,
documentation and record-
keeping became efficient,
widespread, and vast.
Shadoof an early tool invented
and used by ancient Egyptian
to irrigate land. It is a hand-
operated device used use for
lifting water.
Antikythera mechanism is
similar to a mantel clock. It is
the ancient world’s analog
computer orrery. It is used to
predict astronomical positions
and eclipses for calendar and
astrological purposes. It was
invented by Greek scientist
150-100 BC.
Aeolipile- also known as the
hero’s engine. It is widely
believed to be the ancient
precursor of steam engine. It
is a steam-powered turbine
which spun when the water
container at its center was
heated, thus making it
practically the first
rudimentary steam engine.
MIDDLE AGES
Heavy plough it turned
European agriculture and
economy on its head.
Because of this, Europe,
particularly its northern
territories, saw rapid
economic prosperity.
Gunpowder- it was invented around 850
AD, Chinese accidentally invented black
powder or gunpowder. Since its
invention, the gunpowder has allowed
for more advanced warfare.
Paper Money – the first
known version of paper
money could be traced back
to the Chinese in 17th century
AD as an offshoot of the
invention of block printing,
which is similar to stamping.
Spinning Wheel – it is a
machine used for
transforming fiber into thread
or yarn and eventually woven
into cloth on loom. It is
theorized that the Indians
invented the spinning wheel
between 6th and 11th century
AD.
MODERN AGES
Zacharias Janssen is credited
for the invention of the first
compound microscope in
1590. this led to an amazing
discovery that an object,
when placed near the end of
the tube, can be magnified
far larger than what a simple
magnifying lens can do.
Telescope- most important
technological invention in the
study of astronomy during the
Modern Ages was the practical
telescope invented by Galileo
Galilei. It was Galileo who first
used the telescope skyward
and made important
astronomical discoveries, and
identified the presence of
craters and mountains on the
moon.
Jacquard Loom – it was built
by French weaver Joseph
Marie Jacquard, the Jacquard
loom simplifies textile
manufacturing.
Engine-Powered Airplane –
Orville Wright and Wilbur
Wright are credited for
designing and successfully
operating the first engine-
powered aircraft. Their
pioneering success marked an
age of powered flights.
Television- the Scottish engineer
John Logie Baird is largely credited
for the invention of the modern
television. 1924 televised objects in
outline, 1925 recognizable human
faces, 1926 moving objects and
1928 projected colored images. In
fact, the British Broadcasting
Corporation (BBC) used this for its
earliest television programming in
1929
Inventions by Filipino Scientists
Electronic Jeepney (e-
jeepney)- Jeepney were
design and improvised from
scratched out of military
jeeps that the Americans left
in the country after World
War II. The purpose is for
transportation.
Erythromycin- the Ilonggo
scientist Abelardo Aguilar
invented this antibiotic out of
a strain of bacterium called
Streptomyces erythreus.
Filipino pediatrician and National
scientist, Fe Del Mundo, is
credited for the invention of
incubator. Her original improvised
incubator consisted of two native
laundry baskets of different sizes
that are placed one inside the
other. Warmth is generated by
bottles with hot water placed
around the baskets. Her
inventions was truly ingenious.
Mole remover- Rolando dela
Cruz credited for the invention
of a local mole remover. It
easily remove moles and warts
on the skin without the need
for any surgical procedure.
Banana Ketchup- Filipino
food technologist, Maria
Orosa, is credited for the
invention of banana
ketchup. Her invention
appeals particularly to
Filipinos who love using
condiments to go along
with their food.