Tom Sharp

1821: Electric conductivity - The book of science In 1821, Humphry Davy described the basic rules of electric conductivity.

In 1821, Humphry Davy described the basic rules of electric conductivity. #Poetry #Science #History #Electromagnetism #Conductivity #Davy sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

1820: Electromagnetism - The book of science By 1820, Hans Christian Ørsted, André-Marie Ampère, and Michael Faraday discovered and developed the principles and use of electromagnetism.

1820: Electromagnetism - The book of science - By 1820, Hans Christian Ørsted, André-Marie Ampère, and Michael Faraday discovered and developed the principles and use of electromagnetism. #Poetry #Science #History #Electromagnetism #Ørsted #Ampère #Faraday sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

1819: Wave optics - The book of science In 1819, Augustin-Jean Fresnel and François Arago teased out the properties of polarized light and explained how light waves vibrate.

In 1819, Augustin-Jean Fresnel and François Arago teased out the properties of polarized light and explained how light waves vibrate. #Poetry #Science #History #Electromagnetics #Fresnel #Arago sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

1818: Aethrioscope - The book of science In 1818, John Leslie invented a means of measuring the coldness of the night sky.

In 1818, John Leslie invented a means of measuring the coldness of the night sky. #Poetry #Science #History #Thermometry #Aethrioscope #Leslie sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

Selenium - The book of science Selenium: atomic number: 34; weight: 78.971; Polyatomic nonmetal; discovery: 1817—Jöns Jacob Berzelius, Johan Gottlieb Gahn

Selenium: atomic number: 34; weight: 78.971; Polyatomic nonmetal; discovery: 1817—Jöns Jacob Berzelius, Johan Gottlieb Gahn #Poetry #Science #History #Selenium sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

Cadmium - The book of science Cadmium: atomic number: 48; weight: 112.414; Transition metal; discovery: 1817—Karl Hermann, Friedrich Stromeyer, Johann Roloff

Cadmium: atomic number: 48; weight: 112.414; Transition metal; discovery: 1817—Karl Hermann, Friedrich Stromeyer, Johann Roloff #Poetry #Science #History #Cadmium sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

Lithium - The book of science Lithium: atomic number: 3; weight: 6.94; Alkali metal; Discovery: 1817,1821—Johan Arfwedson, William Thomas Brande

Lithium: atomic number: 3; weight: 6.94; Alkali metal; Discovery: 1817,1821—Johan Arfwedson, William Thomas Brande #Poetry #Science #History #Lithium sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

1817: Germ layers - The book of science In 1817, Heinz Christian Pander discovered that animal embryos develop three layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm.

In 1817, Heinz Christian Pander discovered that animal embryos develop three layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. #Poetry #Science #History #Embryology #Pander #Ectoderm #Mesoderm #Endoderm sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

1817: Kater’s pendulum - The book of science In 1817, Henry Kater build the first reversible pendulum and explained how to use it to measure the local force of gravity.

In 1817, Henry Kater build the first reversible pendulum and explained how to use it to measure the local force of gravity. sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

1816: Stirling engine - The book of science In 1816, Robert Stirling invented a reversible external-combustion heat engine.

In 1816, Robert Stirling invented a reversible external-combustion heat engine. #Poetry #Science #History #Thermodynamics #Stirling sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

1816: Electrical telegraph - The book of science In 1816, Francis Ronalds was the first to create a successful electric telegraph.

In 1816, Francis Ronalds was the first to create a successful electric telegraph. #Poetry #Science #History #Telegraph #FrancisRonalds sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

1815: Prout’s hypothesis - The book of science In 1815, William Prout proposed that all elements were groupings of hydrogen atoms.

In 1815, William Prout proposed that all elements were groupings of hydrogen atoms. #Poetry #Science #History #Physics #Prout sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

1815: Fossil sequences - The book of science In 1815, William Smith showed that that fossils can be used to identify strata, beginning the science of stratigraphy.

In 1815, William Smith showed that that fossils can be used to identify strata, beginning the science of stratigraphy. sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

1814-1815: Metronome - The book of science 1814-1815: Dietrich Nikolaus Winkel invented the metronome, a balanced pendulum to keep musical time.

1814-1815: Dietrich Nikolaus Winkel invented the metronome, a balanced pendulum to keep musical time. #Poetry #Science #History #Horology #Metronome #Winkel sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

1814: Spectral lines - The book of science In 1814, Joseph von Fraunhofer discovered that each element produces different spectral lines.

In 1814, Joseph von Fraunhofer discovered that each element produces different spectral lines. #Poetry #Science #History #Chemistry #Physics #Spectroscope #Fraunhofer sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

1813: Chemical nomenclature - The book of science In 1813, Jöns Jacob Berzelius outlined the modern system for chemical notation.

In 1813, Jöns Jacob Berzelius outlined the modern system for chemical notation. #Poetry #Science #History #Chemistry #Nomenclature #Berzelius sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

1812: Mohs scale - The book of science In 1812, Friedrich Mohs introduced his standard scale for hardness of minerals.

In 1812, Friedrich Mohs introduced his standard scale for hardness of minerals. #Poetry #Science #History #Minerals #Hardness #Mohs sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

Iodine - The book of science Iodine: atomic number: 53; weight: 126.90447; Halogen; discovery: 1811—Bernard Courtois

Iodine: atomic number: 53; weight: 126.90447; Halogen; discovery: 1811—Bernard Courtois #Poetry #Science #History #Iodine sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

1811,1909 - Avogadro constant - The book of science In 1811, Amedeo Avogadro related the molar mass of a compound to the mass of a sample.

In 1811, Amedeo Avogadro related the molar mass of a compound to the mass of a sample. #Poetry #Science #History #Chemistry #Avogadro sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

1809: Acquired characteristics - The book of science In 1809, Jean-Baptiste Lamarck proposed the theory that animals evolve according to their need and that they pass their acquired characteristics to their offspring.

In 1809, Jean-Baptiste Lamarck proposed the theory that animals evolve according to their need and that they pass their acquired characteristics to their offspring. #Poetry #Science #History #Evolution #Lamarck sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

Boron - The book of science Boron: atomic number: 5; weight: 10.81; Metalloid; discovery: 1808—Humphry Davy, Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, Louis Jacques Thénard

Boron: atomic number: 5; weight: 10.81; Metalloid; discovery: 1808—Humphry Davy, Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, Louis Jacques Thénard #Poetry #Science #History #Boron sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

Calcium - The book of science Calcium: atomic number: 20; weight: 40.078; Alkaline earth metal; discovery: 1808—Humphry Davy

Calcium: atomic number: 20; weight: 40.078; Alkaline earth metal; discovery: 1808—Humphry Davy #Poetry #Science #History #Calcium sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

Sodium - The book of science Sodium: atomic number: 11; weight: 22.98976928; Alkali metal; discovery: 1807—Humphry Davy

Sodium: atomic number: 11; weight: 22.98976928; Alkali metal; discovery: 1807—Humphry Davy #Poetry #Science #History #Sodium #HumphryDavy sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

Potassium - The book of science Potassium: atomic number: 19; weight: 39.0983; Alkali metal; discovery: 1807—Humphry Davy

Potassium: atomic number: 19; weight: 39.0983; Alkali metal; discovery: 1807—Humphry Davy #Poetry #Science #History #Potassium sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

1805: Oruktor Amphibolos - The book of science In 1805, Oliver Evans invented the first amphibious self-powered vehicle to dredge the Philadelphia harbor.

In 1805, Oliver Evans invented the first amphibious self-powered vehicle to dredge the Philadelphia harbor. #Poetry #Science #History #Mechanics #Thermodynamics #OruktorAmphibolos #Evans sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

1805-1876 - Vapor-compression refrigeration - The book of science In 1805, Oliver Evans described the essential components of vapor-compression refrigerators.

In 1805, Oliver Evans described the essential components of vapor-compression refrigerators. #Poetry #Science #History #Thermodynamics #Refrigeration #Evans sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

Platinum group metals - The book of science In 1804, William Hyde Wollaston and Smithson Tennant discovered 4 of the missing 5 platinum group metals: rhodium, palladium, iridium, and osmium.

In 1804, William Hyde Wollaston and Smithson Tennant discovered 4 of the missing 5 platinum group metals: rhodium, palladium, iridium, and osmium. #Poetry #Science #History #Metals #Chemistry #PlatinumGroup #Wollaston #Tennant sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

1803,1830: Platinum pyrometer - The book of science In 1803, Louis-Bernard Guyton de Morveau calibrated his platinum pyrometer with a mercury thermometer and compared its results to the Wedgwood scale.

In 1803, Louis-Bernard Guyton de Morveau calibrated his platinum pyrometer with a mercury thermometer and compared its results to the Wedgwood scale. #Poetry #Science #History #Thermometry #Pyrometer #Guyton sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

Cerium - The book of science Cerium: atomic number: 58; weight: 140.116; Lanthanide; discovery: 1803,1839—Klaproth, Berzelius, Hisinger, Mosander

Cerium: atomic number: 58; weight: 140.116; Lanthanide; discovery: 1803,1839—Klaproth, Berzelius, Hisinger, Mosander #Poetry #Science #History #Cerium sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...

Vanadium - The book of science Vanadium: atomic number: 23; weight: 50.9415; Transition metal; discovery: 1803,1830,1867—Andrés Manuel del Río, & others

Vanadium: atomic number: 23; weight: 50.9415; Transition metal; discovery: 1803,1830,1867—Andrés Manuel del Río, & others #Poetry #Science #History #Vanadium sharpgiving.com/Sharp/theboo...