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

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

The wheel was likely invented around 6,000 years ago, but a new analysis of curious rocks from Israel suggests that wheel-like technologies existed even earlier.

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

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 have found a collection of 12,000-year-old stones in the Middle East which may be the earliest known example ...

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 ...

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 ...

Android Automotive also presents a big challenge to Apple. While the Cupertino-based company was spinning its wheels on its ...

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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 ...