The “natural kiln hypothesis” argues that intense wildfires taught prehistoric humans that fire hardened clay—and that this could be useful for making new tools.

What is the purpose of patenting an invention? Is it a legal formality akin to paperwork? A box to check? No. Intellectual property is a tool to transform a new idea into a product or a service by ...

"I wanted to create a bow that would be easier to transport and prepare for use," said an inventor from Las Cruces, New Mexico. "My invention would help archery users save time, reduce setup effort ...

For many aspiring inventors, the most difficult part of the invention journey is not coming up with an idea, it is figuring out what to do next. Questions about protection, legitimacy, cost, and trust ...

"I wanted to create a better way to improve accuracy when measuring for metal beam placement," said an inventor from Maple Park, Illinois. "My invention would help workers see measurements more ...

RTX support fuels expansion of Invention Convention Florida at USF through Invention Convention Worldwide Student inventors demonstrate their “ARIS Bio Reactor” project during Invention Convention ...

We take windshield wipers for granted as a truly excellent invention. It is a standard piece of equipment on almost all cars, except for open-wheel race cars. It is so ingenious and universal that ...

The invention of the airplane by Wilbur and Orville Wright is one of the great stories in American history. The Wright brothers’ invention not only solved a long-studied technical problem, but also ...

Whether a film is a documentary or a fictional drama, all modern cinema is in a sense docu-fictional, because most viewers know that a documentary is carefully crafted to yield a narrative and that ...

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 ...

Michael Mosley, Cassie Newland and Mark Miodownik describe the scientific achievements of Richard Trevithick and George Stephenson. In 1801 Richard Trevithick built the first steam locomotive. In the ...

Many entrepreneurs, business owners and CEOs are regularly attempting to reinvent themselves and their businesses to gain market share and a competitive advantage with varying levels of success. The ...