The Haskell Golf Ball Added Distance
Without Coburn Haskell invention, you'd never have an excuse to throw your nine-iron in a pond out of anger. Read More >>>
Cleveland Inventions: Catalytic Cracking Adds Fuel to the Fire
After starting at John Hopkins University, Cleveland's Willam M. Burton became the president of Standard Oil in Indiana. Read More >>>
Bromine Extraction Advances Early Medicine
In the 1800s, Cleveland resident Henry Dow helped with bromine extraction, a key ingredient used in early medicines. Read More >>>
The Nearly Forgotten Legacy of the George Hulett Unloaders
We all love Lake Erie. Thanks to these locally invented mechanical wonders, the Great Lakes became key shipping ports. Read More >>>
No need to be negative, one Clevelander's positive impact on the alkaline battery has made sure that everyone has all the power they need. Read More >>>
In 1956, the husband and wife duo invented Clinistix, a game-changer in diabetes research. Read More >>>
One of the first women to be employed at the Cleveland Clinic as a researcher or scientist, Telkes was ahead of the curve in terms of solar research. Read More >>>
Garrett Morgan Was A Renaissance Man
Known for his many inventions including a gas mask and three-way traffic signal, inventor Garret Morgan made history as a notable Black inventor and businessman. Read More >>>
After conducting an experiment to observe the triple point of graphite, Roger Bacon changed how we think about carbon fibers. Read More >>>
Harvey Firestone's impact on the tire industry (and the makeup of Northeast Ohio) can't be understated. Read More >>>
Yes, that Thomas Edison. Before he came a part of the American history books, he was a resident of Northeast Ohio. Read More >>>
A local inventor and entertainer, Charnas is on a mission to prove that science can be imaginative and fun. Read More >>>
Thanks to Ethan Krauss, the Ion-Propelled Aircraft has achieved manless flight. Read More >>>
Everyone knows that Clevelanders love their Ballpark Mustard. But what else started in our backyard? Read More >>>
Dr. Paul Marasco and the Cleveland Clinic are working to create a prosthetic that has motor intent, touch sensation and kinesthesia all run seamlessly together. Read More >>>
Co-founder of MedAir Labs in Solon, Dr. Bill Keida gives us the scoop about Serenio, a device that neutralizes coronaviruses in contiguous spaces up to 1,000 square feet. Read More >>>
Anyone who's ever seen a movie in a theater has Cleveland to thank. Read More >>>
From completing the first stopped open-heart operation to broadcasting the first keyhole surgery, the Cleveland Clinic's impact on cardiovascular health can't be overstated. Read More >>>
The Steam Generator Set The Groundwork for the Auto Industry
Before Henry Ford blew the top off the auto industry, Rollin Henry White helped advance it with the steam-powered automobile. Read More >>>
The City of Rock Gave Average People The Ability To Record
Ever recorded a voice memo? If so, you used the distant evolution of the consumer tape recorder created by Cleveland resident Semi Begun invented in 1935. Read More >>>
The first Latina in a senior executive role at the NASA Glenn Research Center, she was inducted into the Glenn Research Center Hall of Fame earlier this year. Read More >>>
While lesser known, his contributions forever changed the auto industry. Read More >>>
Chances are you're reading this story on a Liquid-Crystal Display screen. Read More >>>
In 1926, employee Dr. Waldo L. Semon changed the future of plastic with the invention of PVC. Read More >>>
The iconic inventor and former MIllionaries' Row resident has a long history of innovations in Cleveland. Read More >>>
Since 1972, John Spirk's and John Nottingham's company has been the brain power behind many well known devices and innovations. Read More >>>
