From a classic snack to a life-saving medicine, here are some of the serendipitous inventions that have changed the world we ...

9 Influential Inventions That Got Their Start in the 1960s From lasers to kevlar, the 1960s churned out a host of inventions. Updated: May 26, 2025 05:24 AM EST ...

5 decades after its first appearance, the iconic S.T. Dupont Classique, once used by Jackie Kennedy herself, makes a comeback.

Throughout history, human curiosity has given rise to amazing inventions that have shaped the course of civilization. These inventions have made our lives easier, connected, and healthier. Each ...

Gore-Tex, the lightweight, waterproof fabric, was a groundbreaking invention back in 1969 that revolutionized outdoor gear.

The dishwasher, chocolate-chip cookies, and the first version of the Monopoly board game were all created by women.

DuPont has joined the Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP) at Stanford University, an industry partnership that supports innovative research on sustainable energy technologies with low greenhouse ...

The mystifying qualities that make France's 'alien' Antoine Dupont the best in the world By common consent the best player on the planet, Dupont looks set to star again in the Six Nations. With ...

Want to know what else happened the year you were born? Check out the most popular books that were published from 1950 through 2000. We rely so heavily on our cell phones and Wi-Fi-enabled devices ...

Roy Plunkett (right) reenacts invention of Teflon. Credit: Hagley Museum and Library When it comes to PFAS chemicals—known as “forever chemicals”—we often hear that they’re used in nonstick coatings, ...