An invention at the heart of our modern world helped create radios, cars and smartphones. The team from Planet Money traces ...

“Necessity is the mother of invention,” and in the kitchen, that’s especially true. From ancient tools to modern gadgets, simple innovations have profoundly shaped our food culture. These aren’t your ...

A Unique Village Invention In India, resourcefulness is a hallmark of the people, particularly evident in rural areas where ...

How do inventions happen? NPR's Planet Money's team brings us the history of one underappreciated invention that has enabled countless other inventions, from the Phillips screwdriver to Bluetooth. You ...