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As we continue our celebration of Women's History Month, here are some life-changing inventions brought to us by Black women.

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A microscopic sensor that can monitor spaceship water quality and also detect biohazards and even diagnose cancer is part of an extensive portfolio of inventions for which a NASA scientist today will ...

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Remember the name Ethan Moore as he could become the next Thomas Edison. “I’m going to be a scientist when I grow up,” said Moore, who is only 7-years-old but already understands the science of ...

Patent examiners review invention applications for their use and novelty to help commercialize ideas. Masudur Rahman shares ...

The individuals on this list are among the most important inventors of all time. The phone, the lightbulb, and the World Wide Web are all thanks to individuals on this list. Vaccinations, calculus, ...