Discover 25 Inventions That Are Way Older Than You Think! From ancient batteries to Roman concrete, explore surprising ...

Throughout human history, certain inventions have fundamentally transformed the way we live, work, and interact with one another. From ancient breakthroughs to modern marvels, these innovations have ...

Rick Van Anken, who blows the snow from some of the 250 miles of sidewalks in Bloomington, Minn., used to worry about being injured if his vehicle hit a quarter-inch irregularity in the sidewalk and ...

Every time you drive your car, you could be using one of the most impactful mechanical inventions in history. It's something that took centuries to get right, and you almost certainly never give it a ...

Technology first prototyped in the Department of Mechanical Engineering’s Senior Design course has been named one of the Best Inventions of 2021 by TIME Magazine. Alumnus Kevin Martin’s (MechEngr’16) ...

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An underwater ship -- A siphon for raising water -- Lifting weights by water, and a portable siphon -- Construction of sluices to raise ships to any height -- A machine worked by fire which can throw ...

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