From traffic lights to peanut butter, Black inventors have introduced countless innovations that have shaped modern life.

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Over 90% of households in the U.S. owned a microwave as early as 1997, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. And it’s not just the United States. The appliance is a go-to for a quick bite ...

The surprising stories behind four helpful household inventions to improve home life: Gilbert Toyne created an Aussie backyard icon - the rotary clothes hoist - only to have it made famous by someone ...

If Ruth Young-Loaeza has her way, the bed linen her Huntsville-based NEET Sheets company produces will become as much of a household word as Windex or Kleenex. She took a step in that direction when ...

Full-body workout technology actively strengthens all of your muscles in just 20 minutes or less, without weights or joint impact. LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This week, TIME revealed its annual list ...

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, TIME reveals its annual list of the Best Inventions, which features 200 extraordinary innovations changing our lives. Sakuu®, a leading provider of commercial ...