Human technology isn’t as far removed from science fiction as we might think. Although many of the concepts that science fiction works imagine aren’t real, many modern inventions were inspired by the ...
As the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology draws to a close, Margaret Harris revisits some of the year’s ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. To mark our 150th year, we’re revisiting the Popular Science ...
Hugo Gernsback was a pioneer in the world of science fiction during the first half of the 20th century—so much so that the Hugo Awards are named after him. But Gernback also edited serious tech ...
The Tennessee Invention Convention, hosted by MTSU, showcased the creativity and problem-solving skills of elementary and middle school students. Over 400 students participated, presenting nearly 300 ...
On Oct. 3, 1950, three scientists at Bell Labs in New Jersey received a U.S. patent for what would become one of the most important inventions of the 20th century — the transistor. John Bardeen, ...