Explore the limitations of Joel Mokyr's narrative on science, technology, and economic growth, emphasizing broader societal influences and historical complexities.

On Oct. 3, 1950, three scientists at Bell Labs in New Jersey received a U.S. patent for what would become one of the most important inventions of the 20th century — the transistor. John Bardeen, ...

Fourteen scientific and technical achievements, represented by 37 individual award recipients, have been selected to be honored at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences‘ annual Scientific ...