Take old inventions using fire. Until relatively recently, geologically speaking, fire was humanity’s one “system and method” for heating or lighting things up.

The caveat, however, is secret evidence, to be used in case of interference, so that a dozen men in the same line of invention may be spending their time and money for naught, when the publication ...

The paper industry has survived for thousands of years – here’s how it’s faring in the pandemic era. Made on Earth: Road to Recovery explores how the trades in eight everyday products are ...

But, fans say, toasters aren't just another oddball dust collector. Like skyscrapers, suspension bridges and airplanes, toasters represent early-to-mid 20th century invention at its best.

History shows that brilliant ideas often come from young minds. Many student inventions have transformed industries, solved ...