On December 31, 1879, Thomas Edison transformed a public demonstration into a turning point in modern history. By lighting ...

Researchers are going back to Thomas Edison's old nickel-iron battery design more than 100 years later to make a new, ...

In the late 19th century, a new technology began to illuminate the world and transform everyday life – and the innovations have continued to this day. We take a look at the electrifying history of pow ...

From Fort Bowie to Dry Tortugas and Ice Age trail, these are the least-visited national parks in the U.S., including one in ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Back in 1885, Thomas Edison was one of the original snowbirds after building a winter estate on Florida's southwest coast. His home, known as the Seminole lodge, became a winter ...

Electricity dominates many of today’s energy systems, encompassing 35% of U.S. primary energy consumption and providing clean ...

The Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum, 9 N. Edison Drive in Milan, is an inspiring place, said Kaitlyn Brulia, development director for the facility. At the Edison Birthplace Museum, Brulia’s primary ...