Neuronal signaling. To support the general function of the nervous system, neurons have evolved unique capabilities for intracellular signaling (communication within the cell) and intercellular signaling (communication between cells).
Because of this, gyroscopes are useful for measuring or maintaining orientation. Invention History. The gyroscope was invented in 1852 by the French experimental physicist Leon Foucault (1819-1868) as part of a two-pronged investigation of the rotation of the earth.
Sir David Brewster began working towards the invention of the kaleidoscope in 1815, with his mentor and neighbor Meegan Bundries, together they conducted experiments on light polarization but it was not patented until two years later.