Articles about Engineering in North America from 1900 to 2000

Airliners Then and Now: A Century in the Sky
Trace the history of commercial airliners from early models to superjumbos.
Atomic Age and Its Impact
Trace the Atomic Age’s impact on science and global conflict.
Atomic Bomb: Power and Questions
Understand the enduring debate around atomic power and warfare.
Digital Avionics and the Modern Aircraft
From navigation to diagnostics, digital avionics shapes modern air travel.
Edwin Armstrong’s Genius: Clear Sound Across the Airwaves
Armstrong’s inventions made clear broadcasts and modern communication possible.
Fly-by-Wire: The Future of Flight
Learn how electronic systems are transforming how aircraft are flown.
From Coast to Coast: America’s Interstate Highway System
A look at the roads that changed how Americans move and live.
Grace Hopper: Pioneer of Computer Programming
Grace Hopper’s work helped build today’s digital world.
Henry Ford: Pioneer of Mass Production
From factories to freeways, Ford's ideas reshaped how the world moves.
Langley’s Flight Toward the Future
Explore Langley's early contributions to powered flight and aviation science.
Lindbergh’s Transatlantic Flight: Aviation Breakthrough
Follow Charles Lindbergh’s daring solo flight across the Atlantic.
Mars Missions and Their Wide Impact
Scientific discovery and human curiosity drive exploration of Mars.
Pioneers of the Final Frontier
Follow America's pursuit of knowledge beyond Earth’s boundaries.
Space Race and Scientific Progress
Learn how Cold War competition pushed humanity beyond Earth.
Supersonic Flight: Past, Present, Future
From shockwaves to space, follow the supersonic journey forward.
Technology Shaped by World War II
Wartime science led to lasting progress in many global industries.
Titanic: Lessons from a Maritime Tragedy
A closer look at the ship once called “unsinkable.”
Transatlantic Flight: Bridging Continents
Transatlantic flight revolutionized trade, culture, and global relationships.
Widebodied Aircraft: Comfort and Capacity
Learn why twin-aisle aircraft dominate global flight routes.
Wright Brothers: Pioneers of Aviation
From humble origins to aviation legends through innovation and perseverance.