The dishwasher, chocolate-chip cookies, and the first version of the Monopoly board game were all created by women.

Innovation has always been a double-edged sword. While some inventions change the world for the better, others end up taking a dark turn—sometimes at the cost of their own creators. Throughout history ...

Stone tools are considered the first form of technology devised by ancient humans – but they might not have been invented ...

So when was the first TV invented? Read more to find out. Through the 1700s and 1800s, one of the most crucial steps towards ...

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1862 - The Gatling Gun is invented. 1869 - Center-fire cartridge introduced. 1870-1871- The Franco-German War. Breach-loaded guns are dominant. 1871 - First cartridge revolver. 1873 - Winchester ...

This is part of an occasional series about people, places and things in San Joaquin County as the county marks its 175th ...

A teeth-cleaning gummy and a virtual reality headset to help users revisit happy memories are among the first inventions selected for development to benefit people with dementia. Alzheimer’s ...