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Home » The 1950s

The 1950s

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History of innovation November 16, 2021 Federal programs, Health, Pharmaceutical, The 1950s

Cancer research

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SRI enters the ranks searching for possible anticancer agents–work that continues today.

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Business, Economic Development, Firsts, The 1950s

Disneyland

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How Mickey Mouse found the location for his first house.

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Chemistry and Materials, Physical World, Safety, The 1950s, Transportation

Steel super alloys

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Super-strong alloys can handle the heat.

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Business, Chemistry and Materials, Physical World, Products, Seminal Innovations, The 1950s

Chemical Economics Handbook

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The sourcebook still considered the leading source of global chemical business analysis for more than 300 industrial chemicals.

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Broadcasting, Business, Communication, Firsts, Products, Sensing and Devices, The 1950s

Color television

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RCA Laboratories (now part of SRI) brings television to full-color life.

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Physical World, Products, Safety, Sensing and Devices, The 1950s, Transportation

Railroad hydra-cushion

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A softer ride on the rails dramatically reduces damage to freight shipments.

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Business, Computing, Firsts, Seminal Innovations, Software, The 1950s

Banking automation: ERMA

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Easier money counting led to easier money making.

City street in India
History of innovation November 16, 2021 Business, Economic Development, The 1950s

India’s National Council for Applied Economic Research

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In 1955, we helped a young India figure out how to develop economically.

solar-energy
History of innovation November 16, 2021 Earth and Space, Energy and Green Tech, Firsts, Physical World, The 1950s

Solar energy

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As early as 1955, we saw a viable energy source. And a few dozen patents.

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