Without electricity, our modern lives would grind to a halt. Think about it—no phones, no lights, no refrigerators, no electric cars. But have you ever stopped to think about how it all started? It ...

Behind the scenes of our daily lives, a host of ingenious inventions quietly power the modern world. Semiconductors, motors, and batteries are the foundational technologies behind electronics and ...

"I wanted to create a new electric power-drive accessory for a manual wheelchair," said an inventor, from Buffalo, N.Y., "so ...

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a high efficiency solid state battery system for electric ...

The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to power a household electric heating pad using a cigarete lighter socket within a vehicle. It also can be used to plug in and use other types of ...

An invention made from waste polystyrene that generates static electricity from motion and wind could lower power usage by recycling waste energy in air conditioners and other applications. Dr Peter ...

Whatcom County science museum, SPARK is raising money for a new interactive gallery, with accessible elevators and new roof on the historic Bellingham building. A concept drawing for the Wonderlab ...

This three-part publication is comprised of Papers 28, 29, and 30 from Contributions from the Museum of History and Technology. They are titled as follows: 1. The electrochemical cell and the ...

Electricity's story is one of curiosity and innovation. Ancient Greeks noted static electricity. Baghdad Battery hints at early energy use. Gilbert named 'electricus'. Franklin linked lightning to ...