US sanctions were meant to slow China’s tech industry. Instead, a 72% rise in science-linked patents reveals how restricted firms are building their own path to innovationChinese firms sanctioned by the US are increasing patent citations of academic research. This shift suggests a move towards domestic expert...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
In 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones patented a refrigerator tough enough for moving trucks; it changed how fresh meat and dairy could travel long distancesIn 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones revolutionized the transportation of perishables by patenting a refrigeration unit specifically for truck...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
ET Startup Awards 2026: Theranautilus’ nanorobots will be ready for human trials by year-endTheranautilus won the Top Innovator category at The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 for its unique nanorobot technology, which is built ...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Meet Gabby Goodwin, the US girl who turned a childhood problem with lost hair barrettes into a patented product and a business that teaches other girls entrepreneurshipGabby Goodwin’s entrepreneurial journey began when she was 5 years old and repeatedly returned from school without her hair barrettes. Afte...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Meet William LeFaivre, the young inventor who designed a sensor system to help skiers detect their alignment, earned a U.S. patent and then began developing medical-support technologyWilliam LeFaivre discovered an opportunity for invention while learning to ski as a third grader. Struggling to keep his skis parallel, he ...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
In 1928, Otto Rohwedder's bread-slicing machine debuted at a Missouri bakery; within a year, orders outpaced his company's ability to fulfill themAfter sixteen years of relentless development, Otto Rohwedder unveiled the revolutionary automatic bread-slicing machine. This groundbreaki...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
In 1993, Michael Jackson and two collaborators patented shoes for an impossible-looking lean; the secret was hidden beneath their heelsStory of Michael Jackson's patented anti-gravity shoes remains one of the most intriguing pieces of music and performance technology from t...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.42 AM IST
In 1930, Albert Einstein and another physicist patented a refrigerator with no moving parts; why did their invention never reach your kitchen?In a remarkable collaboration, Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard advanced the world of refrigeration with a groundbreaking patent. Their desi...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
In 1988, Jamie Lee Curtis patented a diaper with its own built-in pocket for wipes, years before the idea became commonJamie Lee Curtis’s diaper patent is an intriguing example of how innovation can begin with a remarkably simple question: what if two things...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
Can changing what you eat make your body biologically younger? Scientists studied 104 older adults for 4 weeks and found a surprising clueA University of Sydney study explored how diet impacts biological aging in older adults. Participants aged sixty-five to seventy-five showe...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
JM Financial sees up to 28% upside in Dr Reddy’s and Aurobindo Pharma. Should you buy?JM Financial retained Buy ratings on Dr Reddy’s Laboratories and Aurobindo Pharma, seeing up to 28% upside over the next 12 months. The bro...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
While selling fax machines, Sara Blakely cut up pantyhose to solve a clothing problem; Spanx later helped make her a self-made billionaire, Forbes reported in 2012Sara Blakely faced a common wardrobe dilemma, but instead of settling for frustration, she transformed her pantyhose into a game-changing p...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Who is Lucy Letby, and why does her case remain contested even as a UK inquiry blames hospital failures?A British inquiry found hospital managers failed to act sooner on concerns. This failure allowed nurse Lucy Letby to harm more infants in h...
15 Sep, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Indian Patent Office bars unauthorised use of official logo, warns of prosecutionThe Indian Patent Office logo cannot be used without official government permission. Unlawful logo usage creates misleading impressions of ...
13 Sep, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Indian agrochemical firms may benefit from volume recovery, but weak pricing, competition could pressure margins: ReportGlobal agrochemical markets face ongoing pressure from weak farmer economics and intense competition. Channel inventories have largely retu...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Meet Soren Plante, the 5-year-old Utah inventor who became the world’s youngest active patent holder with a commercially useful gardening robotAt just five, Soren Plante had already done something most inventors spend years trying to achieve. The Utah youngster became the world’s y...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Pharma sector must attract more investment in clinical trials, R&D: Piyush GoyalPiyush Goyal emphasized the importance of enhancing India's pharmaceutical industry to draw in more investments. He urged for the creation ...
06 Sep, 2026, 11.21 PM IST