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Invention & Innovation

A series made possible with generous support from The Lemelson Foundation.

Artificial Intelligence
DeepSeek pioneers a new way for AI to ‘reason’

By Kathryn HulickMarch 19, 2025
Tech
A lucky lab accident produces Spider-Man-like silk

By Kathryn HulickJanuary 29, 2025
Tech
To stay cool, some future homes may build on past power-free tech

By Diya DwarakanathDecember 20, 2024
Tech
A man silenced by paralysis got his ‘voice’ back, thanks to AI

By Jennifer JunghansDecember 18, 2024
Tech
A Jurassic Park-inspired method can safely store data in DNA

By Payal DharOctober 16, 2024
Artificial Intelligence
The brain of a tiny worm inspired a new type of AI

By Kathryn HulickSeptember 16, 2024
Tech
Robotics might someday give us an extra hand

By Payal DharAugust 20, 2024
Physics
The movie Frozen inspired the icy, 3-D printing of blood vessels

By Sarah WellsMay 15, 2024

Tech
Lego bricks inspired a new way to shape devices for studying liquids

By Stephen OrnesMay 8, 2024
Artificial Intelligence
A new tool could guard against deepfake voice scams

By Kathryn HulickApril 15, 2024
Tech
Balsa wood transistors could usher in ‘greener’ electronics

By Stephen OrnesJanuary 10, 2024
Tech
Engineers cook up a new way to tackle CO₂: Make baking soda

By Stephen OrnesNovember 6, 2023