E ach year, TIME editors assemble a collection of the world’s most groundbreaking inventions, and yours could be among them.

These inventions had huge ramifications and have helped humans shape the world around us.

A survey of 2,000 adults has revealed the top 40 greatest inventions of all time - and some might surprise you. The list includes recent inventions like the smartphone, GPS, and 3D printer ...

Niron Magnetics' rare earth-free Clean Earth Magnet™ was selected in the Green Energy category of TIME's Best Inventions of 2023.

Thanks to Stephenson’s invention, rail transport became one of the most important modern inventions of all time. 17. Michael Faraday claudiodivizia / iStock Editorial via Getty Images ...

Meatable’s inclusion in TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024 list highlights the company’s critical role in addressing some of the most urgent challenges facing the global food system.