On this date-Humphrey Davy tests his safety lamp for miners at the Hebburn Colliery in 1816, that would reduce the danger of explosions due to presence of methane and other flammable gases in the mines.
On this date-Humphrey Davy tests his safety lamp for miners at the Hebburn Colliery in 1816, that would reduce the danger of explosions due to presence of methane and other flammable gases in the mines.
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Well done Humphrey.
Such a better mascot than a spanner
Michael Faraday studied under him and in his lab, discovered that electrical current could be used to polarise light. This is also where he invented the electric motor.
for more information, see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davy_lamp
The mine [today](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/politics/council/scheme-using-water-from-flooded-mines-to-heat-homes-is-pressing-ahead-3305066)