Innovations
What Makes This Canadian Train So Special?
The Canadian passenger train has a unique streamlined design that goes back to the 1930s. It’s a rare aesthetic, perfectly captured by this fan
How The U.S. Won the Race to Circumnavigate the Globe by Air
The first round-the-world flight was an achievement but also a surprise
How Do You Dock a Ship Into a Port That's 200 Feet Short?
The Viking Sea is docking into the Scottish port of Lerwick. It's a major challenge considering the port is over 200 feet shorter than the ship
Stereographs Were the Original Virtual Reality
The shocking power of immersing oneself in another world was all the buzz once before—about 150 years ago
Eight New Uses For Virtual Reality
Fasten your headsets. VR technology is coming at us from all directions
Can the World’s Megacities Survive the Digital Age?
Like companies, megacities must adapt
What’s Actually New About Today’s Newfangled Birth Control Apps?
These futuristic-sounding apps are on the rise, but it’s key to separate the data from the hype
What's Really in That Tuna Roll? DNA Testing Can Help You Find Out
This rapidly evolving tech aims to empower consumers and shine a light on the food industry
New Startup WildKale Lets Farmers Sell Directly to Customers Through an App
Yes, it's like "Uber for farmer's markets."
Did Edvard Munch Find a Supernatural Power in Color?
A new exhibition at the National Gallery of Art places Munch’s palette in context
The Unlikely Medical History of Chocolate Syrup
How the sundae staple went from treatment to just treat
How Forest Forensics Could Prevent the Theft of Ancient Trees
To track down timber thieves, researchers are turning to new tech and tried-and-true criminal justice techniques
How Coastal Cities Are Evolving to Deal With Extreme Rain
Facing the specter of more and worse rainstorms, these vulnerable areas are turning to innovative urban design
Reinvented: Futuristic Toilet Extolls the Health Benefits of Squatting
An award-winning design for the toilet of the future makes it easier to switch to a more natural posture
Scissors That Cut Perfectly Straight Lines—Every Time!
An industrial design major has made it possible to make precise cuts without rulers or a heavy-duty guillotine
Checking the Claim: FiberFix is 100 Times Stronger Than Duct Tape
A company shows how its new product can make a broken shovel as good as new
Behold! The World’s First One-Handed Zipper
After a lot of trial and error, inventor Scott Peters has made a no-fuss magnetic zipper
Follow the Glow-in-the-Dark Road
Durable, long lasting material can be painted onto streets and sidewalks to eliminate the need for lamp posts
For $129, Nest’s New Smoke Detector Talks to You
Tony Fadell's startup unveils the Protect, a smoke detector far less annoying than others on the market
The Arts and Industries Building: Innovation Through The Years
A look at the evolution of the second-oldest building on the National Mall
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