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In 1623, a German astronomer invented the earliest known mechanical calculating machine revealed centuries later in two unknown letters written to Johannes Kepler: How Wilhelm Schickard developed 'calculating clock'?

In 1623, a German astronomer invented the earliest known mechanical calculating machine, known as the calculating clock. Wilhelm Schickard designed it for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Details of the machine were found in letters he wrote to Johannes Kepler. The discovery changed the history of mechanical calculation, although later…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Edinburgh Napier to quit campus as bosses face £220 million repair bill

EDINBURGH Napier is set to quit its historic Merchiston campus as university bosses say the location is "no longer fit for the future".

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7

History of computers: Timeline of key events & technological breakthroughs

The history of computers began with primitive designs in the early 19th century and went on to change the world during the 20th century.

LiveScience · Dec 18, 2025

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Les Misérables: a musical full of heart and hope that continues to defy its critics

When it opened in 1985, the mighty Les Mis got some rotten reviews. Forty years on, our writer sees it afresh and producer Cameron Mackintosh reflects on the show’s spectacular success

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2025

‘What would a kid do in this situation?’ Engineering Starlight Express’s dazzling return

One year on from its triumphant opening at Troubadour Wembley Park, the musical’s set, lighting, costume and video designers reveal how they souped up the 80s musical

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2025

Six things people from Edinburgh created that you probably didn't know about

From the 'S' bend in a toilet, to the toaster, Edinburgh inventors have you covered. Here are six things that you probably didn't know were created by residents of the capital city

Edinburgh Live · Sep 4, 2018

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