A smart wheelchair, an A.I.-powered tennis ball launcher, a mirror that reports on your health and more were on display at ...

In a patent filed Jan. 1, an inventor named Rinard Ford described a new way to make head-up displays better for drivers.

Dr. Thomas J. Fogarty, a longtime Portola Valley resident who became as well-known for his Fogarty Winery as for his ...

Fridges that suggest recipes for dinner based on what’s left on the shelves, an “ultrasonic” chef’s knife that cuts through ...

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Soviet New Years, a ritual that survived the country’s dissolution, may be in danger of slipping away.

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Mary Kenner invented a sanitary belt with a moisture-proof pocket in the 1920s but faced racial discrimination that blocked ...

Test your general knowledge and pit your wits against The Australian’s quizmaster Stephen Samuelson.

In a world where screen time feels like oxygen and infinite scroll is zapping our time and soul, social media addiction has become one of the defining struggles of our era. For many people, reaching ...

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Filing for a patent is like planting your flag on your idea, giving you a legal shield that prevents anyone from copying your hard work. Obtaining a patent is crucial for securing exclusive rights to ...