This 17-Year-Old Designed a Motor That Could Potentially Transform the Electric Car Industry
Robert Sansone’s research could pave the way for the sustainable manufacturing of electric vehicles that do not require rare-earth magnets
Could Water Cremation Become the New American Way of Death?
A sustainable option for what to do with our remains is trickling into popular consciousness
The Man Who Invented Water Skiing
One hundred years ago, Ralph Samuelson successfully skied across the waters of Lake Pepin
The Colorful History of Haribo Goldbears, the World’s First Gummy Bears
2022 marks the centenary of the German candy company’s flagship product
In the 25 Years Since Its Launch, AOL Instant Messenger Has Never Been ‘Away’
While some aspects of AIM seem like relics of a different version of the internet, others remain deeply embedded in the social media landscape
This New Daily Game Is Like Wordle for Art
The National Gallery invented the guessing game to help users access its vast collections
Innovation for Good
A look at the researchers, inventors and community leaders who are bringing creativity and ingenuity to today’s biggest challenges
This High Schooler Invented a Low-Cost, Mind-Controlled Prosthetic Arm
Seventeen-year-old Benjamin Choi put his spare time during the pandemic to good use designing an accessible device that doesn’t require brain surgery
A Library’s Mysterious Trove of Wax Cylinders Will Soon Break Its Century-Long Silence
The recordings may include mundane conversations—and some of opera’s most legendary singers
A New Electronic Nose May Help Sniff Out Counterfeit Whiskey
Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney in Australia developed NOS.E, a device that can detect differences among whiskies by “smelling” them
Five Women Inventors You Didn’t Learn About in History Class
These innovators pioneered word processing, launched Americans into space and more
The Homemade Air Purifier That’s Been Saving Lives During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Made from everyday items found in hardware stores, the Corsi-Rosenthal box is a testament to the power of grassroots innovation
Tearing Down the Barriers for Black Inventors Begins With Honoring Their Historic Breakthroughs
Smithsonian’s Eric S. Hintz, a historian of invention, details how scholars are envisioning a more inclusive ecosystem for the innovators of tomorrow
Polaroid Inventor Edwin Land Gave Us More Than Just Instant Photos
Seventy-five years after the game-changing camera was unveiled to the public, a scientist calls attention to Land’s other technological breakthroughs
Seven Fitness Inventions That Were Dropped Like New Year’s Resolutions
From roller armor to a weight helmet, these patented pieces of exercise equipment came and went
This Missouri Company Still Makes Cassette Tapes, and They Are Flying Off the Factory Floor
National Audio Company is the largest manufacturer in the world for this retro sound
Ben Franklin Lives in Your Smartphone
The 18th-century inventor discovered concepts that impact modern technology
A Brief History of Snowboarding
Rebellious youth. Olympic glory. How a goofy American pastime conquered winter
Sixteen Innovators to Watch in 2022
These trailblazers are dreaming up a future with cell-cultured breastmilk, energy-saving windows and more
Ten Scientific Discoveries From 2021 That May Lead to New Inventions
From nanobots to cancer treatments, nature inspires a wide variety of innovations
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