Power lines are a regular part of our day-to-day lives now as they carry electricity through the world, but when were they first invented?

The birthplace of the bicycle, steam engine and jet engine, the UK has a long history of innovation. Here’s how key inventions of the past connect to research that has the potential to transform the ...

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Flowers that grow from bulbs are some of the earliest blooms to grace a garden in the spring. It can be fun to plan a colorful design of tulip flowers, similar to the flower fields that are a popular ...

This video explores the creation of the first light bulbs invented by Thomas Edison and Joseph Swan. The creator highlights Edison's electric lamp patent, providing a clearer transcription of it ...

Milwaukee called its invention the Sawzall — which is a trademark name and not the generic name for the tool. Milwaukee's initial Sawzall was the first cordless hacksaw to use a reciprocating ...

Scientists in Kashmir have embarked on an ambitious project to indigenise tulip bulbs to make India self-reliant and match the skill and production of Netherlands, a major global exporter that ...

Photograph by Julia Gartland Perhaps Cookie took inspiration from Mallomars or MoonPies, both invented in the 1910s. They used the same ingredients as a somemore, but the outer layer of chocolate ...

The president mused about the meaning of the word "groceries" while taking credit for low prices, though experts are warning of an uptick in day-to-day costs Anna Moneymaker/Getty;The Image Bank ...

While interhuman relationships may go back to the early years of humanity, there is one ritual known the world over that has a much more recent history: marriage. Evidence suggests that marriage ...

So, I’m optimistic. We’re definitely in a transitional period, so there’s opportunity for invention again. I went to ArtCenter – it’s a school very famous for industrial design, but mostly ...