Stem Cell. By definition, all stem cells: have the ability to divide and create an identical copy of themselves, a process called self-renewal; and. can also divide to form cells that mature into cells that make up every type of tissue and organ in the body.
Lycra, a brand name of Spandex, is a man-made fiber that can stretch better than rubber and will not break down after exposure to body oils, lotions, detergent, or perspiratio â¦ n. After ten years of research, DuPont Chemical Company's scientist Joseph C. Shivers invented it in 1959.
Inducted 2000. Mechanical engineer Richard James invented the Slinky by accident. In 1943, he was working to devise springs that could keep sensitive ship equipment steady at sea. After accidentally knocking some samples off a shelf, he watched in amazement as they gracefully âwalkedâ down instead of falling.