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Antikythera mechanism
The Antikythera mechanism is an ancient mechanical analog computer (as opposed to digital computer) designed to calculate astronomical positions. It was discovered in the Antikythera wreck off the ... > more -
Electric power
Electric power is the amount of work done by an electric current in a unit time. When a current flows in a circuit with resistance, it does work. Devices can be made that convert this work into heat ... > more -
Television
Television is a telecommunication system for broadcasting and receiving moving pictures and sound over a distance. Color television in the United States had a protracted history due to conflicting ... > more -
Electric power transmission
Electric power transmission is one process in the delivery of electricity to consumers. The term refers to the bulk transfer of electrical power from place to place. Typically, power transmission is ... > more -
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Solar power
Solar power (also knows as solar radiation or insolation) is energy from the sun. This energy, in the form of heat and light, supports all life on Earth, drives the Earth's climate and weather and is ... > more -
Airbus A380
The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, four-engined airliner manufactured by EADS (Airbus S.A.S.) It first flew on April 27, 2005 from Toulouse in France. Commercial flights are scheduled to begin in 2007 ... > more -
Wright brothers
The Wright Brothers, Orville Wright (August 19, 1871 - January 30, 1948) and Wilbur Wright (April 16, 1867 - May 30, 1912), are generally credited with the design and construction of the practical ... > more
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