When you think of a vending machine, things like snacks, sodas, or even pharmaceutical supplies may come to mind. But you might be surprised to know that the first ever vending machine actually ...

The treatment was invented by Argentinian doctor Julio Palmaz, who credits a piece of metal being left by a construction worker in his home as inspiration for the structure of the stent.

History is full of military inventions that seem completely absurd—like bat bombs, exploding rats, or pigeon-guided missiles.

KENSETT — A Kensett museum will showcase historic inventions dating back decades. On Sunday, the Kensett United Methodist Church Museum, 401 Second St., will showcase “Inventions in Kensett” featuring ...

Paper presented at a symposium on Tradition, Innovation and Interpretation: Issues in the Collection and Display of the Arts of Zaïre in Historical Perspective, held at the American Museum of Natural ...

Weekly events in 2026 throughout Philadelphia will celebrate the city's iconic inventions, traditions and more.