This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The earliest wheels were apparently made some 5,500 years ...

Reusable rockets have the potential to revolutionize space exploration and make it more accessible and affordable. By reusing the most expensive part of a rocket, the first stage, companies can ...

Wikipedia turns 15 today. It may be one of the most important inventions in the history of humanity. I know it because of my kid. Last week on our way to school he asked yet another question for which ...

Jacuzzi came up with the invention as a response to the growing number of people who were taking up personal exercise regimens. While the warm, whirling water can help alleviate a number of aches and ...

This Women's History Month, we're celebrating inventions made by women. Nancy Johnson created the first hand-cranked ice-cream maker in 1843. Famous American chef Julia Child developed a shark ...

In both research papers and his excellent book “The Rise and Fall of American Growth,” economist Robert Gordon writes about the huge economic impact of some “could only happen once” inventions: the ...

GPS navigation has proven a complete game changer for our travel, logistics, and location-based services. GPS not only improves safety, efficiency, and convenience but has also helped navigation in ...