The Archimedes screw, an ancient Greek invention for lifting water. Learn about its origins, how it works, and its modern ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Sometimes it's the littlest of things that can make the biggest difference. When the Phillips screw was invented more than 90 years ago, it quickly made a splash in the automotive ...

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- “I wanted to create a newly designed wood screw to increase screw and drill-bit stability,” said an inventor, from Vestavia Hills, Ala., "so I invented ...

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a new screw hook that would ensure a gate would not fall off its post when opened," said an inventor, from Cleburne, Texas, "so I invented ...

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a way to reduce the static electricity current flow from a person's finger to ground via the cover plate fastener on a power switch ...