In a world of accelerating development, science has become the driving force behind the major transformations we witness daily. Geographical discoveries no longer open new horizons; scientific research has become the most promising horizon, as scientists continue to unravel the secrets of the universe in laboratories, both large and small. Over recent decades, scientific research has transformed from isolated individual efforts to an integrated system linking universities, industry, and research institutions. Discoveries are no longer merely scientific theories; they have become a major driver of societal progress, as governments and companies collaborate to develop technologies that revolutionize energy, medicine, communications, and various industries. From electricity that lit up the world's cities to synthetic fibers that transformed the world of textiles, from academic laboratories to mass-production factories, scientific research is no longer just a journey to explore the unknown; it is an investment in the future. In this book, we take you on a journey through the greatest discoveries whose inventors were unaware of their impact, yet they changed the face of the world forever.