The 1980s are forever immortalized in popular culture as an era of primitive digitization, with technological revolutions spanning everything from the artificial heart to the Space Shuttle. The ...

When you imagine the energy of the future, solar power is probably in the picture – but in recent years, less than 2% of the world’s electricity has come from solar power. Here are 5 new inventions ...

People walk on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington in this file photo. Research at the university has led to several important discoveries. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com From a ...

It’s amazing how something that seems like a mistake can turn into a groundbreaking discovery that changes the world. These happy accidents remind us that even when things don’t go according to plan, ...

A wide variety of everyday, essential devices and practices still used today have roots in the nation’s capital. Innovations such as the first message sent by telegraph, the first-ever instance of ...