Our ancient ancestors invented the handle nearly 500,000 years before the wheel, marking a leap in technological and cognitive abilities You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign ...

First Invention of the World: The story of human progress begins with invention—the creation of tools and technologies that transformed survival and daily life. The first known invention dates back to ...

With the flood of groundbreaking innovations in recent decades, you might find yourself wondering, “What was the very first invention?” Interestingly, the answer isn’t as straightforward as it seems.

Hundreds of thousands of patents are issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for new inventions every year. Some of these creations, such as the lightbulb, personal computer, and automobile, ...

Boyde Beck talks with Karen Mair about some of PEI's early patents and Inventions. From beeter-diggers to a universal egg carrier, Boyde Beck explains the pros and cons of these early inventions.

Gary Larson revisits many humorous concepts in his comic strip series, The Far Side. One that comes with a variety of uses involves the lives of neanderthals. From depictions of daily life to probable ...