The early 1900s produced a wave of inventions that ranged from ingenious to deeply bizarre, capturing a time when almost any idea seemed worth testing. This video explores 20 of the era’s most ...

The 1900s were a time when inventors weren’t afraid to experiment — sometimes brilliantly, sometimes wildly. In this video, we explore 20 inventions from the last century that range from pure genius ...

The decade that kicked off the 20th Century was responsible for two inventions that helped define the next 100 years. The airplane and the radio set the planet on a course to becoming truly a global ...

If you enjoyed this article, I’d like to ask for your support. Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in ...

If you enjoyed this article, I’d like to ask for your support. Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in ...

The late 1800s and early 1900s were a strange and experimental period for the beauty industry. With industrial innovation booming around the world, beauty standards became more rigid over time, ...