He acquired an early interest in telegraphy and took lessons informally ... due to the molecular structure of bamboo’s cellulose fibers. Edison’s light bulb with a bamboo-based carbon filament was ...

He gave public demonstrations of this scientific breakthrough in late 1878 and early ... world's first light bulb factory at Benwell in Newcastle. In 1883 Swan teamed up with Thomas Edison of ...

Edison's light bulb didn't remain limited to the Americas ... reduced fire hazards and improved indoor air quality. By the early 20th century, even the most remote areas in Europe and America ...