Featured in inventors
Feb 15, 2021
These famous US presidents had niche scientific interests that might surprise you
What a bunch of nerds.
May 06, 2019
The story of the former Olympian who designed the world’s most beloved boat
In 1970, Bruce Kirby created the perfect single-person sailboat. What made the Laser so unbeatable?
Mar 02, 2019
A tribute to gaffer tape in honor of its late creator, Ross Lowell
Lowell passed away at 92, but his inventions will live on.
Jan 23, 2018
What do refrigeration, DNA synthesis, and Lycra have in common?
They're all getting inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Apr 04, 2017
Three (very) young inventors using 3D printing to change the world
These designers, aged 11 to 17, have big ideas.
Sep 16, 2015
With #IStandWithAhmed, Internet Supports Wrongly Arrested Teenage Inventor
A 14-year-old arrested for bringing homemade clock to school draws support from Obama, Zuckerberg, and more
Sep 16, 2015
Four Child Inventors Who Weren’t Arrested And One Who Was
Great things happen when schools reward inquisitive minds
Sep 02, 2015
The 15-Year-Old Who Builds Drones
Pittsburgh native Mihir Garimella won the Google Science Fair for his fly-inspired robot