30Jan 15
Kodak camera allowed everyday people to take pictures
American inventors George Eastman and Frank Brownell revolutionized cameras in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Eastman created a light-weight, portable camera that was easier to use than other…
21Oct 14
Inventors of blue LEDs win Nobel Prize in Physics
You may have seen LED lights illuminating a room or strung on Christmas trees. LED lights are popular today because they use much less energy than other bulbs. For a…
15Sep 14
Teen invents sensor to help Alzheimer’s patients
Fifteen-year-old Kenneth Shinozuka of California has invented a sensor that tells caregivers when an Alzheimer’s patient starts walking. Kenneth’s grandfather, who has Alzheimer’s and wanders frequently, inspired the invention. People…
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