Long before smartphones, social media notifications, and endless digital alerts became the enemies of concentration, one inventor at the turn of the last century believed the human mind was already ...

A little over 100 years ago, hot dogs were just cheap sausages stuffed into buns and sold for a few cents on street corners, ...

Explore 25 small inventions that have made a huge difference, shaping our daily lives in profound ways. Uncover the ...

Some inventors continue to be productive well into their later years, although the characteristics of inventions differ by the age of the inventor, according to new research on patent filings. The ...

Central Jersey has long been a place of discovery. The region has been called the “Medicine Chest of the World,” while Edison has claimed the title “Birthplace of the Modern World.” It is home to the ...

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Most inventors hope their work will outlive them in a good way. They build something useful, solve a problem, push technology forward, and, if everything goes right, leave the world a little different ...

Editor’s Note: This story is part of a summertime series featuring youth camps in Orange County. Curious elementary school-aged kids are experiencing fun, hands-on adventures led by local educators at ...

The American innovations that catapulted the U.S. into a world superpower touch almost every facet of modern life. From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, ...