This guide walks you through the mindset, process, and practical steps to become an inventor, come up with ideas, and share ...

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has opened up exciting possibilities for innovation, but also uncertainty around who gets credit for inventions developed with the assistance of an AI ...

Accidental inventions like microwaves, Post-it notes, and penicillin prove that scientific mistakes can create world-changing ...

What is the purpose of patenting an invention? Is it a legal formality akin to paperwork? A box to check? No. Intellectual property is a tool to transform a new idea into a product or a service by ...

Millions of patent applications for new inventions and innovations across industries are filed globally annually. To ensure that your patent stands out from the crowd and is successful, it’s important ...

Every year for over two decades, TIME editors have highlighted the most impactful new products and ideas in TIME’s Best Inventions issue. To compile this year's list, we solicited nominations from ...

Innovation has always played a defining role in sports. From new types of equipment to advanced training methods and performance-tracking technologies, inventors are continually reshaping the way ...

Soft batteries and water-walking robots are among the many creations made possible by studying animals and plants.

For each of the past 25 years, TIME editors have highlighted the most impactful new products and ideas in TIME’s Best Inventions issue. The first, published under a cover featuring the protracted Bush ...