Who discovered the lightbulb? If you answered “Thomas Edison,” you’re not alone—and you’re also not quite right. Despite conventional wisdom that associates great inventions with lone geniuses, ...

Everyone dreams up wacky and off-beat ideas from time to time. Toy designers make a living selling those ideas. Whether you're an amateur with a great idea or someone who makes their living selling ...

Beat reporting forms the backbone of American newsrooms. Some traditional beats, like politics and business, are journalistic staples that nonetheless need fresh ideas, information and angles. Others, ...