Beulah Louise Henry was just nine years old when she came up with her first invention in 1896, a device that allowed a man to tip his hat without ever putting down his newspaper. By her death in 1973, ...

Patents traditionally have been perceived as the domain of industry and basic science the province of academia. Some separation of basic intellectual and commercial interest is desirable, but when ...

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A University of Sharjah researcher develops an innovative cylinder-and-particle system that promises to offer enhanced protection against earthquakes, wind loads, and industrial vibrations.

A microscopic sensor that can monitor spaceship water quality and also detect biohazards and even diagnose cancer is part of an extensive portfolio of inventions for which a NASA scientist today will ...

At just 21, this scientist is creating inventions that aim to reduce carbon emissions and waste down to zero.

Remember the name Ethan Moore as he could become the next Thomas Edison. “I’m going to be a scientist when I grow up,” said Moore, who is only 7-years-old but already understands the science of ...

As the innovation landscape evolves, Robert Susa has observed clear patterns emerging among inventors who want to contribute to sustainability.

Alexander Graham Bell (18471922) was a Scottish-born inventor, scientist and educator, and the most notable contribution he made was the development of the earliest practical telephone in 1876. His ...