Over time and miles, your car might start to slow down. It might not accelerate as quickly as it once did; the engine may not run as smoothly as you remember, or the fuel economy may dip—but ...

The year is 1988, and the United States is on the cusp of a renewable energy revolution. Lithium batteries, electric motors, and photovoltaic solar panels were invented in the country; 85 percent of ...

You may think you know the basics of how to clean a rug, but when was the last time you gave your rug a true cleaning? (Not like a “swept or vacuumed a few crumbs” or “spot cleaned a wine or coffee ...

Modern, high-pressure dishwashers were actually invented in the 1880s, but it wasn't until the middle of the 20th century that they began appearing in everyday kitchens (thus kicking off endless ...

Nuclear energy is a form of energy released from the nucleus, the core of atoms, made up of protons and neutrons. This source of energy can be produced in two ways: fission – when nuclei of atoms ...