The economic advantages of rotor sails vanished almost overnight, and with it the promising technology. A century later, ...

We are conservatives in • respect to inventions which are old and useful, and reformers in respect to those which are old and of an inferior character. Plain common sense teaches any man that it ...

Discover the top 20 genius inventions that breathe new life into old materials! In this video, we explore innovative ideas that transform discarded items into useful, creative products. Learn how to ...

Hookay. So, you think that this M3 sub-machine gun--with a shoot-first-and-ask-later curved barrel--is a really stupid, really dumb invention, right? I don't blame you. But, trust me, you don't ...

Over the holidays I thought about inventions created and techniques harnessed hundreds or thousands of years ago and still in use today. Electricity and electrical equipment make our lives easier, but ...

Some inventions are classics for a reason, but let's be honest, even the classics can sometimes benefit from a fresh perspective and a clever little tweak that makes all the difference.

Nikola Tesla invention from 100 years ago suddenly makes more sense today The eccentric inventor is known for dabbling with electricity, but his Tesla valve is impressing scientists anew.

“Who is that?” asked my 8-year-old son, Charlie, in front of a large statue of Johannes Gutenberg in Strasbourg, France, while on our recent family vacation. “He’s the reaso… ...

There are quite a few things (inventions, places, books, people and events) that are turning 100 in 2022. The blender, the first radio commercial, the Lincoln Memorial — to name a few.

The US Patent and Trademark Office may be the key battleground in today's high-tech lawsuits, but it's also home to a trove of inventions that have fallen into the public domain. Now patent lawyer ...