Scientists might be closer to learning who invented the wheel after discovering stone spindle stabilizers in Israel that date ...

The archaeological site of Nahal Ein Gev, located in Israel’s Jordan Rift Valley, has long been recognized as an ancient ...

Round, weighted objects that are attached to a spindle stick, spindle whorls form a similar wheel-and-axle-like device to ...

When connected, they form a rudimentary wheel-and-axle mechanism that can spin fibers like wool or flax into yarn more ...

After testing out replicas of the ancient devices, the authors of a new study suggest that they were functional spindle ...

The 2nd annual Omaha Mini Maker Faire wasn’t our first rodeo, but it was nonetheless a bit surprising . Before we even made it inside to pay our admission to the Omaha Children’s Museum, I ...

A fixture within the anchorages called a strand shoe was used to secure the "dead wire" while a spinning wheel, or sheave, pulled a "live wire" across the bridge. Once it reached the opposite ...

Archaeologists in Israel have identified what may be one of the earliest examples of wheel-like technology ever found: ...

Harrison, despite his strong serve and forehand, was left spinning his wheels at the back of the court. Harrison once made winning Grand Slams his goal, but if we’ve learned anything about him ...

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And in terms of extra spin, what better way to do it,than to use ice for the wheels. [Sam Barker] started by breaking down an old used BMX bike. A front-wheel hub motor wasn’t available so he ...