What are the names of some famous scientists and their inventions?

Some of the most famous scientists and inventors in history are Thomas Edison, who invented the electric light bulb and motion picture camera; the Wright Brothers, who designed the first powered aircraft; and Benjamin Franklin, who discovered electricity. Other famous inventors include James Watt, the inventor of the steam engine, and Alexander Bell, the inventor of the telephone.

One of the greatest inventors of all time was Leonardo da Vinci, who lived in the 15th century and invented a wide range of models that were the base of engineering works centuries later. Galileo, who lived in the 16th century, invented the telescope and improved the compass.