Invention & Innovation

A series made possible with generous support from the Lemelson Foundation. Read a compilation of stories from 2020 here.

Tech
A Jurassic Park-inspired method can safely store data in DNA

By Payal DharOctober 16, 2024
Artificial Intelligence
The brain of a tiny worm inspired a new type of AI

By Kathryn HulickSeptember 16, 2024
Tech
Robotics might someday give us an extra hand

By Payal DharAugust 20, 2024
Physics
The movie Frozen inspired the icy, 3-D printing of blood vessels

By Sarah WellsMay 15, 2024
Tech
Lego bricks inspired a new way to shape devices for studying liquids

By Stephen OrnesMay 8, 2024
Artificial Intelligence
A new tool could guard against deepfake voice scams

By Kathryn HulickApril 15, 2024
Tech
Balsa wood transistors could usher in ‘greener’ electronics

By Stephen OrnesJanuary 10, 2024
Tech
Engineers cook up a new way to tackle CO₂: Make baking soda

By Stephen OrnesNovember 6, 2023

Tech
New tech 3-D prints ouchless COVID-19 vaccine patches

By McKenzie PrillamanOctober 25, 2023
Environment
Ultrasound waves can help remove polluting microplastics in water

By Kathiann KowalskiOctober 13, 2023
Tech
A puff of air could deliver vaccines needle-free

By Katie Grace CarpenterSeptember 18, 2023
Tech
New glasses can ‘hear’ what you lip sync — and tell your phone

By Kendra RedmondSeptember 11, 2023