While the vending machine might seem like a fairly modern invention, it’s actually believed to have been around since the first century. It’s one of many historical inventions that were way ...

So it comes as quite a surprise that TIME magazine lists the Segway amongst the "50 Worst Inventions" of all time. We'll admit, the Segway may not be the one of the most well-thought-out products ...

While working as a porter, Alfred L. Cralle witnessed how hard it was to serve ice cream cones one-handed. He saved the day ...

In this STEM lesson, students will watch the PBS NewsHour video, "Could genetically engineered mice reduce Lyme disease?", and design their own inventions that could help solve public health issues ...

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This invention is a life-saver. Without it, 200 million of us wouldn’t be here, and that’s a very conservative calculation. Before it came along, women were 50 times more likely to die in ...