If we look at technology over very long timescales, our definition of what it is transforms, and as Tom Chatfield argues, it also displays a form of evolution entwined with our own.

Yogi Berra, of course, observed that “it is difficult to make predictions, especially about the future,” and forecasts about the evolution of technology bear him out.

In the 21st century, it can feel like advanced technology is changing the K–12 classroom in ways we’ve never seen before. But the truth is, technology and education have a long history of evolving ...

Ultrasound technology can help practitioners diagnose and treat patients across a number of specialties, from pain management to plastic surgery, from needle guidance to diagnostic—and ...

See the evolution of battery technology, the history of the video games market, or the evolution of wearable technology.

Piston engines are the heart of many machines we use today, from cars and airplanes to industrial machinery and motorcycles. Their history is one of innovation, experimentation, and continuous ...

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