Inventor

Health news

Who is Casimir Funk and why is the Google Doodle honouring him?

This Polish-born bioscientist may not have gotten a Nobel Prize for his work, but the man credited as the "father of vitamins" is being honoured on his 140th birthday.

23 February 2024

Tech News

Europe at forefront of 3D printing boom over the last decade

The European Patent Office has revealed the rapid growth of patent applications in 3D printing technology.

19 September 2023

Scenes

Meet the Bolivian roboticists benefiting humanity

In partnership with Media City

"We think of ourselves as creators. We don't just make one thing; we create products that, most of the time, bring people to us who need our help."

9 January 2023

Ecotech

This low cost battery could cut the cost of green energy in your home

Scientists at MIT have invented a new battery to back-up renewables, at a sixth of the cost of the standard model.

29 August 2022

Partner content

European Inventor Award: recognising innovators changing our world

Partner content presented by European Patent Office

To celebrate those who work so hard for a better society, and incentivise the pioneers of the future, the European Patent Office (EPO) annually holds the European Inventor Award.

16 June 2021