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Nylon: A Revolution in Textiles
The invention of nylon in 1938 promised sleekness and practicality for women and soon ushered in a textile revolution for consumers and the military alike.
From Nanotech to Nanoscience
Technologies using nanosized objects have been around for hundreds of years.
John Dalton and the Scientific Method
Dalton proposed atomic theory in 1808; an additional century passed before the theory was universally accepted by scientists.
Not Counting Chemistry: How We Misread the History of 20th-Century Science and Technology
Is chemistry’s ubiquity why we so rarely talk about its historical importance?
True Blue: DuPont and the Color Revolution
DuPont’s colorists were prophets of the color revolution, guiding corporations and consumers in choosing hues for everything from car fenders to countertops.
Patterning the World: The Rise of Chemically Amplified Photoresists
The rise of the digital age depended on integrated circuits made with new materials and techniques that could both increase performance and drive down cost.