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An 1800s Socialite Invented the Dishwasher — Plus 2 Other Lesser-Known Inventors Who Shaped Our Modern World

Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Steve Jobs — not only do you likely recognize these names, but you also probably associate them with the inventions that made them famous. But what about the other, often overlooked designers whose ingenuity has significantly improved our lives? Many innovators throughout history aren’t household names, so in honor of […]

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Real or Fake? Tips and Tools for Identifying AI-Generated Images

Artificial intelligence imagery is getting harder and harder to spot. In the best case scenario, we end up simply laughing at a funny moment that never actually happened. In the worst case, we buy into misinformation that warps our perception of what’s actually going on in the world. So, as technology continues moving at the […]

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Quieter, Less Stressful Dental Drills Are in the Works

Thanks to local anesthesia, it’s typically not painful to get a cavity filled — but that doesn’t mean the process is stress-free. The loud, shrill whining sound of the dental drill in your mouth can be anxiety-inducing even if you can’t feel the device. What’s more, the fear this noisy tool evokes hinders some people from getting the procedures they need to maintain good dental hygiene.

The Woman Who Warmed Up Our Winter Driving Woes: How Margaret A. Wilcox Invented the Car Heater

It’ll probably happen sooner than you’d like: waking up to frigid temperatures, scurrying from your house to your vehicle, and rubbing your hands together while waiting for the car heater to kick in. And once that gloriously warm air rushes through the vents, thawing your frozen face and clearing the fog from your windshield, you […]

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The Strongest Material in the World Could Mean the End of Potholes, Per a Recent Trial

Potholes are damaging, dangerous, and just plain annoying, but an ultra-strong substance could pave the way for smoother roads in our future. Derived from graphite, graphene is 1 million times thinner than a human hair yet stronger than steel and diamond — and in a recent trial in Essex, England, graphene-enhanced asphalt was successfully rolled out on a public road.

Teen’s Award-Winning Robot Turtle Could Help Underwater Ecosystems Thrive by Detecting Threats

It’s shaped like a turtle and swims like a turtle — but it’s actually a bionic robot. Evan Budz, a 15-year-old resident of Ontario, Canada, recently won a first-place prize in the European Union Contest for Young Scientists 2025 for his invention of an autonomous bionic sea turtle robot. The (adorable) device was developed to […]

After 7 Decades, Ford Is Moving Its Headquarters to a Massive “State-of-the-Art” Facility: See the New Digs

After 69 years, Ford Motor Co. is moving its world headquarters — but employees may hardly notice a change in their commute. Come November, the carmaker’s new 2.1-million-square-foot building will open just 3 miles away from the company’s current “Glass House” headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. “To attract the best talent, you have to give them […]

Maintainers performed a hydrazine safety check on NASAs X-59 at U.S. Air Force Plant 42 on 18 August 2025; hydrazine, though toxic, is a crucial in-flight engine restart backup being tested before first flight. A son of Concorde that could fly from New York to London in under four hours is preparing for take-off. NASAs X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is undergoing final safety tests before making its first flight. The aircraft is projected to fly at Mach 1.5, or approximately 990 mph (1,590 kph), meaning it could potentially fly nonstop from the UK capital to the Big Apple in approximately three hours and 44 minutes. Normal commercial flights generally take around seven to eight hours. The aircraft is designed to fly supersonic while generating a quiet thump rather than a loud sonic boom, a noise problem that has made such planes unsuitable for flying over populated areas. The X-59 is being tested at the U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, where safety systems are currently under evaluation.

NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Aircraft, Which Could Cross the Pond in Under 4 Hours, Is Preparing for Takeoff

If flying the seven hours from New York to London has you reciting “Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday,” TikTok’s recent viral soundtrack to videos of disappointing vacation moments, we have some good news: That travel time may soon get cut in half.

“Take Your Shot”: Meet the 14-Year-Old Who Built Texas’ Biggest Networking Nonprofit for Kids

It isn’t much of an overstatement to say getting ahead in life is all about who you know. Professional networking can change the course of a person’s career — and according to 14-year-old Arjun Sharda, it all starts in elementary school. The ninth grader is the founder of the Texas-based K-12 networking nonprofit TLEEM, which […]

taff and pupils at Gobowen Primary School in Shropshire sent up the weather balloon - with passenger Dan the Lego man attached alongside a small camera - into the atmosphere. Release date June 30 2025. Footage shows a Lego man on a weather balloon being sent into space and crashing back down to Earth - for a unique school project. Staff and pupils at Gobowen Primary School in Shropshire sent up the weather balloon - with passenger Dan the Lego man attached alongside a small camera - into the atmosphere. It went up on 18 June to measure temperature, wind, relative humidity, and pressure. The video, which shows the Lego man's epic adventure up into space - and back down to earth - is over 13 minutes long and accompanied by dramatic music.

Elementary School Project Sends a Lego Man Soaring Into Space: “The Children Will Remember It Forever”

One small step for man is one giant leap for a Lego man, and while no astronauts have stepped foot on the moon recently, one plastic figurine did just take a trip to the cosmos.

How This Pioneering Microscope Tech, Including “Optical Tweezers,” Is Unlocking Bio Research Breakthroughs

Scientists at the University of Cambridge’s Microscopy Bioscience Platform, a hub uniting advanced imaging facilities across seven departments, has unveiled work that’s helping revolutionize biological research. Through state-of-the-art microscope technologies, the team is unlocking insight into topics ranging from cancer to coral reefs.

College Students Invent Vibrating Vest to Give Blind Pup a “Second Set of Eyes”

From Braille displays to smart canes and AI apps, visually impaired people can turn to a variety of innovative devices to help them navigate everyday life. The technology available to blind dogs isn’t quite as advanced — but some future engineers at Houston’s Rice University are out to change that. When Grant Belton and AJ […]