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OF THE WEEK: NIKOLA TESLA |
Nikola Tesla (1856 – 1943) was one of the most fascinating scientists of the 20th century. He invented and developed the technology that brought us electricity, radio transmission, remote control, neon and fluorescent lighting, and had a hand in most of the basic inventions that now connect the world with electric power and communication. |
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PBS Tesla - Master of Lightning
http://www.pbs.org/tesla/index.html
The life and legacy of the electrical visionary who pioneered AC motors, high-frequency lighting, radio, and remote-control devices. Introduces basic concepts of electricity.
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The Complete Tesla
Dedicated to the life and work of the American inventor and engineer.
http://www.frank.germano.com/nikolatesla.htm
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Nikola Tesla@ Wikipedia
Tesla is recognized among the most accomplished scientists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His patents and theoretical work form the basis
of modern alternating current electric power (AC) systems with which he contributed to the Second Industrial Revolution.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_Tesla |
The TESLA Foundation of North America
Dedicated to the preservation of the legacy of Nikola Tesla and his inventions, works & papers.
http://www.tesla.org |
| Nikola Tesla -- from Eric Weisstein's World of Scientific Biography
Learn about the eccentric Serbian-American engineer who made many contributions to the invention
of electromagnetic devices.
http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/biography/Tesla.html |
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This week features excellent Science Resources:
Resources for Learning @ The American Museum of Natural History
http://www.amnh.org/education/resources/index.php
A collection of more than 900 activities, articles, evidence and analysis and more, for educators, families, students and anyone interested in teaching or learning about science. |
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