Museum of Science and Industry

strong work ethic. Born within the state post-WWII economic expansion, baby boomers witnessed a boom in technology and infrastructure in their childhood due to the war industrial state. Dr. David Mindell from The National Museum of World War II discusses the war’s new industry of plastics and its effect on 1950s America. “A ‘modern’ world of molded plywood furniture, fiberglass,…

of great value to medical research today. When putting a face and name to immortal cells it raises many ethical questions. The most important ethical question is whether it is fair to continue research on living cells, that have greatly impacted science, while their family receive no profit from research? The relevant facts that…

Throughout the long history of world we have quite seen the leader types, some soft some rigid, dictators especially, Stalin, Hitler, Garibaldi, who are known for massive deaths, and severely strict rules in their country. Dictator, a leader who gives orders and behaves as if they have complete power (dictionary.cambridge.org). Dictatorship, form of government in which one person or a small group possesses absolute power without effective constitutional limitations, a temporary magistrate who…

Niagara Falls: (1893-1899) 5 3- Transformer 6 4- Gas shock absorber: 8 5- Improved Incandescent light bulb: 8 6- References: 9 1-The inventor: 1.1- History and Inventions George Westinghouse Jr. was a great inventor and pioneer in the electrical industry. Westinghouse was born in Central Bridge, New York, in 1846, the eighth of ten children. His father, also named George, manufactured farm…

Animal Abuse in Circuses I. Intro and thesis Circuses have been a popular form of entertainment for individuals and families for generations. There is something for everyone between the exotic animal shows, acrobatic performances, juggling, clowns, music, and more. But hidden behind the lights and laughter circuses hold a dark secret. For years circuses have been abusing the animals in their care. Animals are physically abused in traditional circuses like the Ringling Brothers circus and are…

Marie Skłodowska Curie, born Maria Salomea Skłodowska on the 7th of september 1867. She was a polish chemist and physicist who had pioneered research on radioactivity, she was the first woman to receive a nobel prize and later died due to her research. Though, before any of this happened she was the youngest child of née Boguska and Władysław Skłodowski two teachers from Bronisława who lost all their property and fortunes in the Polish national uprisings to restore Poland’s independence from the…

observed that Chinese audiences are able to follow weekly billboard rankings; Hollywood films are launched in cinemas around the world and even translated into local language. Yet, Kris Wu seemed to have a great achievement in the field of entertainment industry. He has filmed in nine movies in just two years and some even went on to top box office charts. His song ‘Bad girl’ which he penned the lyrics has let him won ‘Best Broadcast Song of the Year’ and ‘Most Influential Male Singer of the…

changing the design of a bullet. Both of these men have changed the world forever with their skills in engineering and manufacturing. Researching Oliver Winchester and Samuel Colt has helped me notice how hard it can be to get started in the gun industry and how long it may even take to get into it. I respect Oliver and Samuel for persevering and becoming two of the greatest gun manufacturers in the world. Now that the questions these two men have come up with have been answered. We should…

million visitors come to visit this country every year, and for many reasons. There are many things to do here, from the traditional French cuisine dish Escargots, or cooked land snails, to the sly smirk of the Mona Lisa in one of the world's largest museums, the Louvre, and to the romantic view of the City of Lights over the top of the Eiffel Tower in the nighttime. France is a mystical country full of life that can be experienced and explored through the eyes, ears, tongue, and feet.…

South Carolina By: Soham Kate Introduction Did you know that there is much to learn about South Carolina? Such as a Native American tribe, prominent figures, services, tourism, etc. Santee Did you know that there is a lot to learn about the Santee tribe? Like how they lived, their religion, and their housing such as a longhouse, a tipi, “gabled summer houses, or even conical winter houses covered with mats or skins.” The Santee Indians got their origin name from “iswan’ti”, which means “the…