When you think of a vending machine, things like snacks, sodas, or even pharmaceutical supplies may come to mind. But you ...

There are many historical inventions that have changed the world as we know it. Can you imagine if Ben Franklin didn’t discover electricity or if Alexander Graham Bell didn’t discover the ...

From incredible finds from the past to inventions and the creation of new technologies, and of course, the tragic and darker ...

so National Geographic asked Hayden to list what she considers 10 of the most meaningful advances in history—the inventions and innovations responsible for the trappings of modern life.

Ever since Alessandro Volta created the first true version in 1800, the battery has been on a slow but steady rise to fame – powering revolution after revolution – literally. But, can this ...

The Genius of Invention takes a look at significant historical inventions that have revolutionised our daily lives. Michael Mosley, Cassie Newland and Mark Miodownik examine the inventions that ...

This clip is from the series The Genius of Invention. This clip would be ideally ... It could set the scene for a project on this or other famous historical scientists. Students could stain ...