Google frequently surprises its customers with so-called Google Doodles, which are little animated visuals that remind users of a particular day, event, or person. The Doodle for December 12 honors Hungarian scientist Mária Telkes.
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| Mária Telkes Google Doodle |
The Google search engine frequently utilizes the Doodle logo on its start page to notify users about commemorations, anniversaries, distinguished persons, or events. The Doodle for today is dedicated to Mária Telkes.
The Hungarian scientist was most renowned for her work on solar energy, earning her the unofficial moniker "Sun Queen." Telkes would have been 122 years old on December 12th. The Doodle, however, does not commemorate Telkes' birthday, but rather the celebration of an accolade in 1952 - on this day, Telkes earned the "Society of Women Engineers Achievement Award." Telke's most important topic of research is depicted in the animated doodle: solar energy.
Who was Maria Telkes?
Telkes was born in Budapest on December 12, 1900. Before coming to the United States, the scientist received her PhD in physical chemistry in Budapest at the age of 24. According to Google, she invented the solar oven and solar heating, as well as one of the first buildings that could be heated with solar energy. Telkes has over 20 patents and has served as a consultant for several energy firms.
The animated Google Doodle celebrating Telke depicts the utilization of solar energy to heat homes and create energy. The picture is broken into three sections, the first of which shows a still that uses solar energy to generate drinking water from sea water. During WWII, Telkes created the system. In the second third of the image, glasses are filled with water, which is being heated with solar radiation. Finally, in the lower third of the image, a home with solar fields on the roof can be seen, and the graphic demonstrates that the energy gained may be used to bake bread. The doodle also depicts the transition from day to night.
What are Google Doodles?
Although not everyone understands what they are called, practically all internet users have seen them at least once: Google Doodles. These are graphics that may be seen on the Google homepage and in the search result lists in the top left of the page. They frequently depict the Google logo, which has been augmented with different embellishments or effects. When you click on an image, it usually starts an animation or even an interactive game.
Google Doodles are always designed for a specific event, whether it's Mother's Day, the World Cup, a festival, or the honoring of a famous individual. On the one hand, they memorialize a memorable occasion, but they also provide more information. With one more click, visitors are taken immediately to an algorithmic search query that reveals the doodle's background in further detail.
They are developed by the Doodlers, a Google creative team comprised of graphic designers and illustrators. Google occasionally asks guest designers to create doodles for the Google homepage.
Is the Google Doodle the same worldwide?
No, the Google Doodles differ worldwide or are only available in particular areas and countries. National holidays, for example, such as King's Day on April 27 in the Netherlands or Freedom Day in South Africa, are exclusively observed in their respective countries.
Internationally significant commemorations, public holidays, or other exciting events, on the other hand, such as Earth Day or the first image of a black hole, are played out globally.