What is old can be new again and what is new is different and, hopefully, better. This is the definition of innovation. This series examines new ideas in science and industry, fashion and travel, sports and politics — all in a quest to recognize relevance and renewal one idea at a time.
If you drive a car, you are already using F1 technology
Formula One racing has been a testing ground for innovations that eventually appear in consumer cars, including new energy technologies and lighter, stronger materials.
Using a breast pump used to require privacy. Not anymore.
Innovative designs provide women more freedom and more flexibility in their daily lives.
Need to get to the airport? Soon you can take an air taxi.
The aviation industry is tackling a carbon emissions problem with new planes, new fuels and new concepts.
Are smart mouthguards the answer to concussion protocols?
World Rugby is the first sports governing body to use smart mouthguards for in-game assessments of concussions. The NFL is watching how it unfolds.
About this series
Reporting by Elana Scherr, Sydney Page, Edward Russell, Jeffrey Tomik, Marlene Cimons, Andrew Zaleski, Britt Peterson and Andrea Sachs
Editing by Bronwen Latimer. Copy editing by Dorine Bethea, Mike Cirelli, Anne Kenderdine, Martha Murdock and Jay Wang.
Design and development by Audrey Valbuena and Tucker Harris. Design editing by Betty Chavarria. Photo editing by Haley Hamblin, Monique Woo and Robert Miller. Topper photos by Chelsea Kyle.
Project development by Evan Bretos and Hope Corrigan. Project editing by Marian Chia-Ming Liu.