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.
exists and is an alternate of . In 1597 Galileo invented the geometric compass he called it Military compass because it could be used to aim cannons. He added more scales to the This made it useful for working out squares and cubes , multiplying, and computing compound interest. He added a curved metal arc that joined the two right angles.