Journeys of Invention

Journeys of Invention

From the London Science Museum

6 ratings
33 reviews
$9.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 19, 2013
  • August 24, 2021
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Explore and interact with priceless scientific and technological artifacts from the London Science Museum. Study, rotate, and operate revolutionary inventions, uncovering their history through rich media and expert insights.

Interactive 3D object exploration
Operate historical inventions
Expert curator insights
Rich historical media collection
Themed invention journeys
Secret message encoding
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What's New in Journeys of Invention

2.0.1

August 24, 2021

Minor bug fixes

User reviews

Great idea, poor implementation.

Lines of text overlap. White text on white backgrounds. Bodies of text end with now way to find the remaining text. This incarnation is very rough. I was hoping for something akin to Elements. Not even close. Not ready for prime time!

Simulations

Hi, so most of the simulations don’t work on my iPad gen 9, they get cut off and I can’t see half of the screen! Other then that the app is great, if you fix that tiny problem then it would be 5 stars

Type Overlaps

I had great hopes for this very interesting topic. Unfortunately on my iPad Pro 11”, lines of type overlap on most of the text pages, making it very frustrating to try to read. Developer should fix this to make it a good ap.

Amazing!!!

This game is entertaining and educational at the same time😎🏫 great idea a little expensive but still cool just I think you could either make it more interactive or you could add more inventions!!

Disappointingly shallow

As always with Touch Press, the implementation is polished, with some clever interactive bits (e.g., a focusable simulation of Hooke's microscope). Unfortunately, the content is lacking in depth. For example, the entry on "Human Wart Virus" mentions the use of an electron microscope--a key invention in many fields of science--but fails to say anything about how it works. Similarly, the entry "Air Pump" shows an early version and describes its use in killing animals, but fails to say anything about how the pump operates.

This app might pique the interest of a youngster, but he or she wouldn't learn much from it--it's more eye candy than enlightenment.
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FAQ

What is Journeys of Invention?

Journeys of Invention is an interactive app that brings priceless objects from the London Science Museum to life. It allows users to study, rotate, and operate revolutionary scientific and technological inventions, learning about their history through expert insights and rich media.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include the ability to interact with 3D models of historical inventions, operate some of them, access original insights from Science Museum curators, view a rich collection of historic photographs, archive film footage, and video. It also offers themed journeys like 'Dangerous' and 'Horizons'.

How much does Journeys of Invention cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

What kind of inventions can I explore?

You can explore a wide range of revolutionary scientific and technological inventions. Examples include the Apollo 10 Command Module, Robert Hooke's 17th-century microscope, the Large Hadron Collider, and a World War II Enigma Machine.

Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for anyone with an interest in science, technology, and discovery. It is also highlighted as a great interactive learning tool for families to share and spend quality time with, and has been praised for its accessibility for users with visual impairments.