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Inventions
Notable inventions from around the world, in alphabetical order. Open one to read what it is, who made it, and where.
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InventionReptilianReptilian humanoids occurring in conspiracy theories and fantasy works
InventionRequest for CommentsPublication of the development and standards for the Internet
InventionResusci AnneTraining mannequin used for teaching CPR
InventionRhinestoneColorless artificial gem of paste or glass, often with facets that sparkle in imitation of a diamond
InventionRhodes pianoElectric piano invented by Harold Rhodes
InventionRibbonGraphical user interface element
InventionRinger's lactate solutionElectrolyte solution for infusion to treat low blood pressure or low blood volume
InventionRIPEMDCryptographic hash function
InventionRitchey–Chrétien telescopeSpecialized Cassegrain telescope- InventionRNA vaccineVaccine that transfects synthetic RNA, reprogramming cells to make foreign protein that stimulates an adaptive immune response
InventionRoland TR-909Drum machine- InventionRoller skateShoe or overshoe with wheels
InventionRosetta StoneAncient Egyptian stele with inscriptions in three writing systems
InventionRotoscopingAnimation technique
InventionRTS,SMalaria vaccine- InventionRubik's Cube3-D combination puzzle with many different permutations
InventionRubik's MagicPuzzle created by Erno Rubik
InventionRuby chocolateReddish, sour chocolate made with unfermented cocoa beans
InventionRumford's SoupSoup of barley, dried peas, potatoes, and beer
InventionRuneberg's torteFinnish pastry flavored with almonds and arrack or rum- InventionȘLetter of the Latin alphabet
InventionSabouraud agarCulture medium used in microbiology
InventionSachertorteSpecific type of chocolate cake, or torte
InventionSafety pinPointed fastener with a locking mechanism, often used to secure clothing and cloth diapers- InventionSaint JavelinRusso-Ukrainian War meme
InventionSakuramochiMochi made with sakura
InventionSandplay therapySandplay therapy — discovered by Margaret Lowenfeld
InventionSarco podEuthanasia device
InventionSarrusophoneMetal double-reed wind instrument with a conical bore
InventionSARS-CoV-2Virus that causes COVID-19
InventionSavonius wind turbineType of wind turbine that spins along its vertical axis
InventionSaxhornFamily of valved brass instruments that have conical bores and deep cup-shaped mouthpieces
InventionSaxophoneSingle-reed woodwind instrument
InventionScanning electron microscopeType of electron microscope
InventionSchrader valveValve for controlling air in automobile and bicycle tires featuring an easily removable valve core
InventionScoopKind of spoon for serving
InventionScorched riceCrunchy, slightly browned cooked rice
InventionSCUBASelf-contained underwater breathing apparatus
InventionSegway PTBattery-powered electric vehicle
InventionSeima-Turbino cultureBronze Age archaeological culture of northern Eurasia
InventionSelamHominin fossil
InventionSeldinger techniqueMedical procedure to obtain safe access to blood vessels and other hollow organs
InventionSelf-balancing scooterBattery-powered electric vehicle
InventionSemaphore lineSystem of visual communication
InventionSerial ATAComputer bus interface for storage devices
InventionSewing machineMachine used to stitch fabric
InventionSextantAngle measurement navigational instrument
InventionSfumatoPainting technique with uncertain contours
InventionShashlikForm of shish kebab
InventionShavian alphabetPhonetic alphabet proposed for English spelling
InventionShellsortIn-place comparison sorting algorithm invented by D. Shell
InventionShin-hangaJapanese printmaking style, ca. 1915 to 1950- InventionShin-hangaJapanese printmaking style, ca. 1915 to 1950
InventionShockley diodeFour layer semiconductor diode
InventionShowerPlace in which a person bathes under a spray of water
InventionShrapnel shellAnti-personnel artillery shell which carried a large number of individual bullets
InventionSiberiaAncient continent
InventionSignal for HelpCovert gesture to indicate domestic violence- InventionSilk RoadTrade routes through Asia connecting China to the Mediterranean Sea
InventionSlow cookerElectrical cooking appliance used to prepare food by simmering for several hours, mostly unattended