Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Some periods in our history are so transformative that they create a clear divide between ...

This video explores how the Industrial Revolution transformed the way Americans produced and consumed food, setting the stage for many of today’s most recognizable brands. Discover how technological ...

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we go back in time for a historical conversation about the role patents have played with respect to innovation, and push back on the myth that patents were not ...

Job growth has been soft for the past few months and most analysts believe it is due to a slowing economy. But that explanation might be wrong. The job slowdown could be the result of extraordinary, ...

The 5th Industrial Revolution is driving a fundamental shift in how businesses operate, innovate, and scale—ushering in a new era of increased productivity, business growth, and transformation. As we ...

Microsoft president Brad Smith speaks at Web Summit Vancouver 2025 on May 28. Photo By Vaughn Ridley/Web Summit via Sportsfile via Getty Images The rise of A.I. is frequently described as a new ...

The French inventor Jacques de Vaucanson is remembered for, among other things, producing three curious automata in the 18th century. A poster from the time advertised them all side by side: a figure ...