Inventions

Inventions can change the world in an instant. Inventions are thought of every minute but very few of them actually make it to market. In this section we'll examine amazing inventions from all throughout history.

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Who invented the elevator?

Like so many other modern conveniences that we take for granted, the history of the elevator is more complicated than it may seem at first glance. Believe it or not, there's some controversy over who invented this commonplace contraption.

By Shanna Freeman Innovation / Inventions

Top 10 Inventions by African-Americans

George Washington Carver invented hundreds of uses for the peanut. But other African-Americans invented the gas mask, the folding bed and many other items.

By Molly Edmonds Innovation / Inventions

Top 10 Things That Women Invented

By the end of the 20th century, female inventors held 10 percent of all patents -- a disparity indicating the hurdles women faced in receiving credit for their ideas. The inventions on this list overcame those obstacles.

By Molly Edmonds Innovation / Inventions

You Have an Idea for an Invention ... Now What?

Coming up with a brilliant idea for a useful invention is just one part of the process. It takes even more work to develop that idea into a mass-market phenomenon that can change people's lives forever.

By Akweli Parker Innovation / Inventions

Top 5 Ancient Incan Inventions

The Incan empire had a highly developed organizational system and a near limitless workforce that helped create a culture of wonders. So what are some of their inventions that we know about today?

By Michael Franco Innovation / Inventions

Who invented video games?

More than two-thirds of U.S. households play video games, according to the Entertainment Software Rating Board. Without the crazy ideas of a few pioneering folks, we might still be stuck playing marathon sessions of charades. So who do we have to thank?

By Jonathan Atteberry Innovation / Inventions