“Necessity is the mother of invention,” and in the kitchen, that’s especially true. From ancient tools to modern gadgets, simple innovations have profoundly shaped our food culture. These aren’t your ...

"I wanted to provide motorists with a simple and clear means of signaling when making a U-turn at an intersection," said an inventor, from Indianapolis, Ind., "so I invented the U-TURN FLASHER. My ...

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"I thought there could be a more efficient way to sweep debris into a bucket," said an inventor, from Diamond Bar, Calif., "so I invented the SIMPLE CLEAN PAIL SCOOP. My design would allow for easier ...

Scientists in Canada say they’ve found a new way to treat potentially life-threatening alcohol intoxication—by helping people literally breathe out the alcohol in their system. Their device, which is ...

In recent years, there have been some incredible new inventions that use state-of-the-art technology and the latest innovations. However, there have also been some very simple inventions that have ...

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Annemarije de Boer is a Los Angeles-based director and visual storyteller specializing in technology reviews and digital innovation journalism. Drawing from her BA in Psychology and decades of ...