Asked to evaluate his son's abilities as an intellectual, the elder Edison said that he was, “absolutely illiterate, ...

Thomas Edison’s incandescent light bulb, patented in 1880, made electric lighting practical, affordable, and long-lasting. It ...

In the age of the LED light bulb, consumers have an unfathomable range of lighting options. This has, perversely, made the ...

Hello, and welcome back to This Week in History! Writing this column always feels like an adventure, especially after returning from nearly a two-month break.

A video shows arcing at a Southern California Edison tower, then a fire at the tower's base, suggesting the Eaton fire may ...

Investigators are still trying to determine what started a fire that raged through Altadena, Calif. A new video appears to show sparking on a power line near the origin of the blaze.

This lighting choice used to be all the rage, especially for millennials. But now, it looks dated. You can still make this ...

A traditional light bulb isn't bright or energy-efficient and doesn't have extra capabilities. If you need these features, an LED bulb might suit your needs. Whether you're looking for maximum ...

Of course, Thomas Edison comes to mind. Known as the Wizard of Menlo Park, Edison, who moved to New Jersey as an adult, invented many things in the Garden State, including the electric light bulb, the ...

Thomas the Tank Engine became a household name thanks to the long-running children's TV series Thomas & Friends. Now, just a few years after the show went off the air, its creator Britt Allcroft ...