Stacker has chronicled social, scientific, and business inventions that changed America over hundreds of years.

The setup of the ingenious computer that works with tension and springs. Credit: St. Olaf College It has no wires, no silicon ...

Rui Wenbiao, deputy head of the China National Intellectual Property Administration, told a news conference that China ...

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When evolutionary biologist Joseph Popp coded the first documented piece of ransomware in 1989, he had little idea it would ...

Lume shows hidden, non-humanoid home robots quietly automating chores, blending seamlessly into everyday environments.

It was acceptable in the '80s — but now? Not so much. Sadly, this nifty and nostalgic home gadget has fallen out of ...

In this article, Stacker used historical and retail websites to compile a list of 30 toys popular in the United States in the ...

From the electric tricycle to parachute coat, these are some of the most poorly received devices developed around the globe.

Apple would never have survived a decade without Steve Wozniak’s marvelous machine. This is part of our package about Apple’s 50th anniversary, read more here. When you think of Apple, you probably ...

Some old media formats have enjoyed renewed attention. But others have largely fallen to the wayside, despite being ...