Chicago's official Christmas Tree was lit up Friday evening, bringing holiday spirit and joy to hundreds who gathered for the illumination.

November of 1877, the publication Scientific American enthuses about Thomas Edison's new invention: the phonograph, a way to record and play back sound. Calling it a "wonderful invention," the article ...

Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, and Nikola Tesla often dominate the conversation about history's most important ...

Ohio holiday decorating ideas showing paperwhites are timeless, bringing fresh elegance, seasonal fragrance, and simple charm ...

It is more than a little surprising that the wind-powered electricity generator took so long to invent. Even more surprising ...

The pecan derives its name from the Algonquin “pakani,” which means “a nut too hard to crack by hand.” Rich in fat and easy to transport, pecans traveled with Native Americans throughout what is now ...

It's a tradition to drive around and check out holiday light displays. Tell us about yours so we can add it to our RI map.