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10-year-old boy from Mumbai wanted to avoid being scolded by his mother when he spilled juice. He came up with a robot that can clean and dry surfaces through a remote control- In 1945, Percy Spencer noticed something unusual while working on radar equipment: the candy bar in his pocket had melted. The engineer began experimenting with popcorn and an egg, eventually setting him on the path to developing the microwave oven.
- In 1969, lightning struck Apollo 12 seconds after launch; John Aaron’s “SCE to AUX” call restored telemetry and helped save the Moon mission
- Since 1965, Florida has used the alligatorweed flea beetle to control invasive mats; once established, it can cause them to collapse within about 3 monthsA small but mighty insect, the alligatorweed flea beetle, has proven to be an efficient guardian against the spread of invasive alligatorwe...21 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- Meet 10-year-old Hsu Ting-wei, who won a top Silicon Valley invention award for building an AI ‘electronic nose’ that could detect drugs and African swine feverA talented young inventor from Taiwan has achieved remarkable recognition for developing an AI-powered electronic nose. This groundbreaking...19 Aug, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- In 1897, a German chemist while trying to ease his father’s rheumatic pains accidently developed a drug still widely used as an over-the-counter medication around the world: How did Felix Hoffmann invented Aspirin?In 1897, a German chemist while trying to ease his father’s rheumatic pains accidentally developed a drug still widely used as an over-the-...09 Aug, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
- In 1909, a Black American entrepreneur invented a chemical solution accidentally, which could be used for straightening hair safely well ahead of time while experimenting with liquids to solve a common problem with sewing machinesIn 1909, a Black American entrepreneur, Garrett Morgan, was experimenting with a liquid to reduce friction from sewing machine needles when...06 Aug, 2026, 03.33 AM IST
- In 1825, French man's accidental lamp fuel spill laid the foundation for modern dry cleaning; here's how 'French cleaning' spread from Paris in 1845 to the rest of the worldA 19th-century household accident in France involving lamp fuel revealed that non-water solvents could effectively remove stains from fabri...03 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
- Psychology says people who can't lie to others aren’t always just feeling guilty, they may be looking out for themselvesPsychology suggests that people who struggle to lie are often influenced by a combination of empathy, moral identity, cognitive dissonance,...03 Aug, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
- In 1982, a failed engineering experiment by an African American turned into the world's most famous water gun that changed summers foreverSuper Soaker water gun invention: An engineer's bathroom experiment unexpectedly sparked the invention of the Super Soaker water toy. Lonni...30 Jul, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
- In 1882, an American woman inventor came up with a design which helped in saving numerous lives and laying the foundation for modern life rafts: How Maria E. Beasley changed the future?In 1882, an American woman inventor, Maria E. Beasley, received a patent for a life raft with collapsible metal floats, airtight containers...30 Jul, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
- Over 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese miners invented deep percussion drilling to extract salt, creating downhole engineering innovations that modern energy industries still depend on todayOver 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese miners faced a crisis. They desperately needed salt to preserve food. But rich brine sat hundreds of ...27 Jul, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
- 4,000-year-old noodles found in China: Scientists discover the world's oldest bowl buried beneath the Yellow River region that survived an earthquake and floodWorld's oldest noodles found in China: A bowl of noodles dating back 4,000 years, unearthed at the Lajia archaeological site in northwest C...16 Jul, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
- Sleeping your way to success: Why India Inc must stop glorifying sleep deprivationIndia Inc is pouring substantial resources into enhancing employee well-being, yet one critical element is frequently overlooked: sleep. Th...03 Jul, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
- The popsicle was invented by accident: How an 11-year-old boy's forgotten drink created a global treatA simple mistake by young Frank Epperson in 1905 led to a global sensation. He left a soda outside overnight, and it froze on a stick. This...07 Jun, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
- In 1943, he was trying to solve a World War II crisis, but a failed experiment accidentally created one of the most famous toys ever madeSilly Putty invention: A wartime effort to develop synthetic rubber accidentally led to the invention of Silly Putty. Although the stretchy...05 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
- In 1956, an electrical engineer grabbed the wrong resistor and helped create the life-saving pacemakerAn inventor, Wilson Greatbatch, accidentally created a regular beat while working on a heart sound recorder. He realized this pulse could s...03 Jun, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
- In 1853 a kitchen complaint created a global snack obsession: How the furious chef George Speck trying to mock a customer accidentally created potato chipsPotato chips did more than become a popular snack, they helped transform the way people consumed comfort food. Before packaged chips entere...21 May, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
- In 1926, a failed rubber coating experiment and a strange elastic solid accidentally changed the future of plasticsIn 1926, chemist Waldo Semon accidentally discovered how to make polyvinyl chloride flexible. This breakthrough transformed manufacturing a...19 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
- In 1943, Richard James knocked a tension spring off a shelf: The strange motion helped create the slinkyBack in 1943, in a workshop filled with ship parts and the hum of wartime, Richard James stumbled upon a fascinating phenomenon – a tension...18 May, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
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