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How Polygraphs Work—And Why They Aren't Admissible in Most Courts
Even its inventor was worried about calling it a "lie detector."
INVENTIONS
Pipe Dream: The Wacky Plan to Pump Antarctic Ice into Australia
Horse-powered cars, bombs with cat flaps, self-steering golf balls: Arthur Paul Pedrick may not have been the world's most successful inventor, but he was undoubtedly one of the most creative.
Benjamin Franklin and History's Most Dangerous Musical Instrument
The glass armonica was Benjamin Franklin's biggest contribution to the world of music—and then it started to kill people.
12 Facts About Guglielmo Marconi
His invention saved <em>Titanic</em> passengers.
10 Electrifying Facts About Michael Faraday
Michael Faraday's formal schooling was limited, but his work as a bookbinder allowed him to learn about chemistry, physics, and a mysterious force called "electricity."
How a Hairdresser Found a Way to Fight Oil Spills With Hair Clippings
Hair booms sop up oil in a way that's gentle on the environment.
This Waterless Toilet Made of Mushrooms Could Be Key for Refugee Needs
It turns poop into compost.
Clumsy? This Faux Airbag Will Protect Your Dropped Phone
Spring clips deploy and absorb the shock.
7 Giant Machines That Changed the World—And 1 That Might
From a 17-mile-long particle accelerator to a football field–sized space observatory, these machines are marvels.
Bottle Service: This Water Container Decomposes in Weeks
Both the shell and the inner waterproof lining are biodegradable, which could be a game-changer for ocean pollution.
This Ketchup Will be Sold by the Slice
Food innovation takes a bold step.
A Juicy History of Steak-Umm
"Nobody is ever going to buy this sh*t!"
The Top 10 Science Stories of 2017
Science can't stop, won't stop.
Maine Residents Celebrate the Inventor of Modern-Day Earmuffs
As a teenager, Chester Greenwood of Farmington, Maine, had sensitive ears and a creative imagination.
11 Things We Learned About Hedy Lamarr From Bombshell
The actress invented a technology that would become the basis for Wi-Fi, but it wasn’t until 1990 that her accomplishments were recognized—which is the subject of a new documentary.
Scientists Create Three Puppy Clones of 'Snuppy,' the World's First Cloned Dog
They're now more than a year old.
Hole Punch History: 131 Years Ago Today, a German Inventor Patented the Essential Office Product
The industrial device has remained relatively unchanged over the years.
10 Inspiring Facts About George Washington Carver
The botanist and inventor devised hundreds of uses for peanuts. Peanut butter wasn’t one of them.
10 Surprising Facts about Alexander Graham Bell
The telephone was invented for love.
Creating a Water-Powered Hammer Using Stone Age Tools
Watch the "Primitive Technology" expert make an automatic hammer to pulverize things.
Typewriter Sold at Flea Market Turns Out to Be Rare World War II Enigma Machine
The device created allegedly unbreakable codes for the Nazi war effort.
11 Well-Drawn Facts About The Etch A Sketch
How does it work? It's actually pretty simple.
Behold the Floppotron, a Computer Hardware Orchestra
Who knew floppy drives and scanners could rock so hard?
Henry Ford's First Car Was Basically a Double Bicycle
He built it in his shed. He knocked down a brick wall with an axe to get it out.