Invention and innovation are huge enough subjects that you rarely get any sense of their grand organization--instead, you have to settle for telling bits and pieces, like a blind man palpating the proverbial elephant. But occasionally ...READ»
Photographer David Friedman makes gorgeous mini-documentaries about inventors (32 so far), and his latest is a must-see for anyone who wonders where world-changing technology comes from. Friedman interviewed Steven Sasson, inventor of ...READ»
Eureka! Halls of Fame aren't just for baseball players and rock stars. Here are a few inventions from the most recent class of inductees, announced today. Ten inventors of relatively recent inventions have been honored, plus 29 ...READ»
Young people in America are increasingly qualified to follow in the great inventors footsteps--yet fewer think they'll do so. A survey probes why.READ»
Somewhere deep inside every creative professional lurks the spirit of a Willy-Wonka-style nutty inventor or Dr. Evil-esque mad scientist. (Or both.) And Inventables.com -- an online warehouse of weird materials like "shape memory ...READ»
Personal experiences led two women in search of answers to everyday problems. The result: Each became a successful inventor and are now encouraging others to follow their lead. READ»
Dotz™ successfully launches new brand of cord management products.After working in both the corporate and consultant settings, successfully designing and launching client’s products, designer Micah Maraia felt the time ...READ»
Popular Science just announced its picks for the 2009 Innvention Awards, which highlight work done on a low budget by tinkerers. It's an inspiring lot that addresses big problems---Look at the GenShock, a shock absorber for ...READ»
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Do you know who invented liquid paper or the first solar home heating system? Well, those inventors were women. And with ...READ»
