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In 2011, MIT named Sam Asano one of the most influential inventors of the 20th Century. His first invention, the portable fax machine, went on to become…
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Necessity isn't always the mother of invention: some of our most important ideas arise out of moments of playful exploration. We talk with Steven Johnson,…
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We're talking with the author of a new book on the unlikely ways in which inventors think up groundbreaking ideas.GUEST: Pagan Kennedy, author of the new…
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Sometimes it's the most basic of technologies that stand the test of time. Take the simple screw. It’s a bit of metal with threads spiraling down a shaft,…
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Among the things we take for granted in today’s America is knowing the time …which makes transportation, business and national events possible. This,…
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Among the things we take for granted in today’s America is knowing the time, which makes transportation, business and national events possible. This,…
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A 16 year old inventor from New Hampshire has caught the attention of federal environmental officials.Deepika Kurup of Nashua has won a President’s…
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Guess what. (What?!). You got the better of Monday. Reward yourself with a healthy dose of Word of Mouth. Today, we're looking at mental illness in our…
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Superhero Gadgets for the Rest of UsSuperheroes are heavy on the summer blockbuster schedule. A reunion of Marvel Comics “The Avengers” hits theaters in May, followed by the final…