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In 1967, Robert Kearns patented a windshield wiper that paused between sweeps; Ford later used the idea and paid him $10.2 million in 1990In 1967, Robert Kearns invented the electronic intermittent wiper system, securing a patent for his innovative design. When Ford utilized h...- 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...
- Meet Jack Johnson, the Hawaii-born musician who turned his success into environmental action, co-founding a foundation that supports school gardens, recycling, sustainable food systems and environmental education across HawaiiJack Johnson is known around the world for his music, but his connection to Hawaii has always run deeper than his songs. He and his wife, K...
- 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...
- R Madhavan parenting secret: Dhurandhar star reveals why he treated son Vedaant like an adult and always valued his opinionR Madhavan shared insights into his unique parenting approach, treating his son Vedaant as an equal from a young age. He fosters an environ...
- Quote of the day by Ed Harris: 'One of the first things I learned...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on self-discovery, personal growth, jealousy, honesty, success, authenticity, vulnerability and inner focusQuote of the day by Ed Harris explains why personal growth should be measured against your own progress instead of other people. His words ...
- This 84-year-old Honda engineer looks like Einstein and has 50+ patents: Meet Shotaro Odate behind smart steering-wheel techShotaro Odate, a Honda engineer whose distinctive Einstein-like appearance has drawn attention online, is associated with more than 50 pate...
- 87-year-old Florida billionaire who bought Apple at its IPO spends $40 million on Ferrari’s first EV designed with Jony Ive, making history with one-of-a-kind Luce bought at auction87-year-old billionaire Herbert A. Wertheim, an early Apple investor, has spent $40 million on Ferrari’s first fully electric production ca...
- In 1843, a 27-year-old woman wrote first-ever computer program. Mentored by Charles Babbage, her work still inspires modern technology nearly 200 years laterAda Lovelace, a visionary ahead of her time, imagined programmable machines long before electronic computers came into being. In 1843, she ...
- Actor Madhavan shares Coimbatore-based GD Naidu's 5 incredible inventions: From 1925 mechanical calculator to electric razorR Madhavan, who portrays G.D. Naidu in G.D.N., highlighted five inventions by the Coimbatore-based innovator: a 1925 mechanical calculator,...
- Actor Madhavan reacts to last three seconds of Shravani Sangle's stunning finish as India bags gold at Asian U23 Athletics Championships 2026India’s gold-winning finish at the Asian U23 Athletics Championships 2026 grabbed attention after Shravani Sangle’s last-second surge in th...
- Quote of the day by Kevin Spacey: "While the sciences are hugely important, let us not leave behind a child's..." - Oscar-winning actor of American Beauty reveals a childhood trait you should never lose and inspiring life lessons on curiosity, creativity and innovationKevin Spacey quote today: Actor Kevin Spacey highlights the crucial balance between scientific advancement and a child's imagination. While...
- In 1850, a mechanic experimenting with sewing-machine parts settled on a new needle arrangement; it became the design most modern sewing machines still followOften misunderstood, the journey of the sewing machine arose through teamwork rather than individual ingenuity. Isaac Singer's invention in...
- Today in US history, on March 10: Civil War leadership to breakthroughs in communication and space that shaped American innovation and leadershipMarch 10 holds significant US historical moments. In 1862, the first US paper money circulated. Alexander Graham Bell tested the telephone ...
- Today in US history on March 5: Boston massacre, Elvis Presley’s first TV appearance, Colt’s first pistolMarch 5th in US history is marked by significant events, including the 1770 Boston Massacre, which fueled the independence movement. The da...
- Indian patent office grants 1 lakh patents in past year"Every 6 minutes one technology is seeking IP protection in India. In 2023, an all-time high of 90,300 patent applications were received. P...
- ‘Oppenheimer’: Where was Christopher Nolan’s movie filmed? Here are all the locationsChristopher Nolan's latest film, ‘Oppenheimer’ premieres in theaters on Friday, July 21, with select early screenings starting on July 20.
- Disney, Pixar, Netflix, Warner Bros and more to join Annecy 2023: All you need to knowSeveral industry giants like Disney, Pixar, Netflix, Warner Bros, DreamWorks, Paramount, etc will join the Annecy International Animation F...
- Svante Pääbo wins Nobel Prize in MedicineLast year's recipients were David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian for their discoveries into how the human body perceives temperature and touc...
- In a world first, South Africa grants patent to an artificial intelligence systemDABUS (which stands for “device for the autonomous bootstrapping of unified sentience”) is an AI system created by Stephen Thaler, a pionee...
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