A newly granted patent unveiled an innovative energy-dissipation device designed to protect buildings, infrastructure, and sensitive equipment from earthquakes, strong winds, and man-made vibrations.

As we continue our celebration of Women's History Month, here are some life-changing inventions brought to us by Black women.

Patents traditionally have been perceived as the domain of industry and basic science the province of academia. Some separation of basic intellectual and commercial interest is desirable, but when ...

A microscopic sensor that can monitor spaceship water quality and also detect biohazards and even diagnose cancer is part of an extensive portfolio of inventions for which a NASA scientist today will ...

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Patent examiners review invention applications for their use and novelty to help commercialize ideas. Masudur Rahman shares ...

Shaped by a different biology or culture, other intelligent civilisations – if they’re out there – might understand the ...

This commentary from the CSIS-SCSP Task Force on IP in the AI Era was originally published in the Special Competitive Studies Project’s Substack on February 15, 2024. With roots in the U.S.

Remember the name Ethan Moore as he could become the next Thomas Edison. “I’m going to be a scientist when I grow up,” said Moore, who is only 7-years-old but already understands the science of ...

The individuals on this list are among the most important inventors of all time. The phone, the lightbulb, and the World Wide Web are all thanks to individuals on this list. Vaccinations, calculus, ...