Think about the last time you flipped a light switch, adjusted a thermostat, or turned on a tap. Each of those moments connects back to an invention that fundamentally changed not just how we live, ...

The 1980s are forever immortalized in popular culture as an era of primitive digitization, with technological revolutions spanning everything from the artificial heart to the Space Shuttle. The ...

Born in Nigeria, Philip Emeagwali grew up to become a computer scientist who gained global recognition for his groundbreaking invention. Emeagwali is credited with the invention of the Connection ...

It’s amazing how something that seems like a mistake can turn into a groundbreaking discovery that changes the world. These happy accidents remind us that even when things don’t go according to plan, ...

A wide variety of everyday, essential devices and practices still used today have roots in the nation’s capital. Innovations such as the first message sent by telegraph, the first-ever instance of ...

People walk on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington in this file photo. Research at the university has led to several important discoveries. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com From a ...

When chemist Harry Coover tried to create clear plastic precision gun sights to help soldiers aim during World War II, the result was the invention of an incredibly effective adhesive. It was too ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Steve Anderson In a world ...