Thomas Edison, an American inventor, is best known for inventing the practical electric light bulb.
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, revolutionizing communication globally.
Marie Curie discovered radioactivity and won Nobel Prizes in both physics and chemistry.
Nikola Tesla contributed to the development of alternating current (AC) electrical systems.
Leonardo da Vinci, a polymath, conceptualized inventions like flying machines and tanks.
Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin, significantly impacting cotton production in the US.
James Watt improved the steam engine, leading to its widespread use in the Industrial Revolution.
Guglielmo Marconi developed long-distance radio transmission, a precursor to modern radio.
Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web, transforming global communication.
Stephanie Kwolek invented Kevlar, a strong and lightweight material used in bulletproof vests.