Electronic waste

Exactly how much electronic waste do we produce? Which electronics become e-waste, and at what rate?

Graphite

Graphite is not only used for pencil leads.
Learn all about graphite

 

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How Search Engines Work

Ever wonder how search engines like Google, Yahoo! or Bing can find and deliver results so quickly?  Learn more about how search engines work with this infographic

The History of Solar Energy

The sun is an amazing source of energy. People have been harnessing solar power since ancient times. 

Check out some of the milestones and interesting history behind the sun's powerful capabilities! 

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A Timeline of Failed Tech Predictions

The history of glass

The history of glass stretches back over 3500 years, spanning the globe and embracing different cultures along the way. Today glass serves so many essential functions that a world without it is hard to imagine but how did it evolve from the early glass objects of the Bronze Age to the highly advanced and multifunctional material we know today?


An infographic timeline showing the history of glass by Kingfisher Windows

The recycling of paper

Recycling old paper products uses 60% less energy than manufacturing it from new materials.

In this infographic you can learn how paper is recycled and, above all, the main uses of the recycled paper.

How Social Media Made it Bigger by the Day

When technology was not very advanced the only way of communicating stayed limited to letters and later long distance phone calls. With the advent of internet and e-mails, the concept of letter had become an electronic process and staying in touch became more real time. However, it was social media which actually brought the world together and turned it into a finely connected network. 

But, do you know the evolution of social media?

Five different bridge technologies in history

It can be hard to imagine a world without bridges, just getting home from a friend’s house might take several days instead of five minutes, fortunately the ancient Romans stepped up to the plate. We took a look at the five major bridge designs in our World’s history, and examined the people and cultures they connect.

The history of glass in a timeline

The history of glass stretches back over 3,500 years. Here it is in a timeline.