Discusses how bacteria and viruses killed many more Civil War soldiers than wounds from weaponry. Presents some of the medical instruments used by military doctors, and an artificial leg invented by the first amputee of the war, James E....

Website author explains "business confidentiality" and its application in the area of patent exposure. Explains what can be discussed between 2 parties.

This tutorial includes a video filmed at Google headquarters in Mountain View, California, computer scientist Sebastian Thrun and his team of software engineers are creating a fleet of self-driving cars. His innovative approach to...

Read the story of barbed wire, see a copy of the patent filed by Joseph F. Glidden, and find out why it was such an important invention for farmers.

Women inventors are behind a wide range of key innovations, from Kevlar to dishwashers to better life rafts. Female inventors have played a large role in U.S. history, but haven't always received credit for their work. Women --...

Read about the African-American inventor, William Purvis, who improved the fountain pen. Included is a list of his other inventions.

An extensive look at the inventor, Lewis Latimer, from the Thomas Edison Papers at Rutgers University. Read essays about his life and inventions, the culture in Boston which encouraged his work, and his life outside his inventions. A...

This is the Eli Whitney Museum online. Provides information on the inventor, his product, his factory, and much more. Also provides information on the museum itself. Flashpoint not needed, but recommended.

Read about Eli Whitney's cotton gin and its importance to the cotton industry.

Inventing isn't just about coming up with a great idea; that's the easy part! There's also the matter of turning an idea into a product that sells enough to recoup the cost of putting it on the market. And there's the ever-present...

A collection of important documents highlighting events in United States history. These at one point were on display in the Rotunda of the National Archives Building. Each document is accompanied by a short description of its significance.

This organization seeks to understand society's ethical and legal issues from an international perspective in light of new technology. The website contains news and policy statements.

In this paper the author argues that China is still weak on enforcing intellectual property laws and that foreign companies should take steps to protect their rights in the Chinese legal system. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]

Biography details the life and accomoplishments of African-American chemist. Entry includes brief summary of Julian's creation of synthetic cortisone.

Read about the passage of the bane of the snake oil salesmen, the Pure Food and Drugs Act.

A comprehensive website on Sacred Harp singing, a non-denominational community singing event that focuses on group participation. Explore this rich tradition at this website with historic background and audio files.

The Franklin Institute features a biography of Thomas Edison and a complete description of the light bulb as well as an experiment.

The Franklin Institute looks at the invention of the Brownie camera, which helped put photography into the hands of amateurs and allowed the middle class to take their own snapshots as well in the early 20th century.

Read about Roy Plunkett's invention, teflon, one of the best-known and most widely used polymers that was created by accident.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What exactly makes a person a scientist and what is their role in society? Students develop an understanding of the interrelationships among individuals, cultures,...

Read about copyright law. Then take an interactive quiz to test your understanding.

The Nobel Foundation provides this site of Albert Einstein. Includes biographical information about the scientist and other interesting sidebars, such as a video of George Bernard Shaw paying tribute to Einstein.

This website provides biographical information about Roy J. Plunkett and his discovery of Teflon.

Find out who is credited for the invention of the telephone in this brief history.