When the umbrella was first invented, it wasn't meant to be used for rain. The umbrella got its start over 4,000 years ago in Egypt, eventually spreading to Asian countries such as China. Initially, ...

Origami does away with that pesky (but long-standing) design feature: the steel frame. The design of the steel-ribbed ...

Walking in the rain with an umbrella is never a hands-free experience. You’re gripping an umbrella with one hand, and oftentimes, you may be juggling a bag or a phone in the other. And a strong gust ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Which travel umbrellas are best? Umbrellas for travel may have to withstand different weather conditions, depending on where they are taken. For the avid traveler, it is important to have a durable ...

This umbrella has you covered if you leave it on the train during upcoming spring showers. It’s the latest “smart” umbrella — fit for James Bond — that syncs with your smartphone. That’s thanks to ...

A Canadian inventor has unveiled a remarkable flying umbrella, a drone-powered marvel that autonomously hovers and follows ...

Which travel umbrellas are best? Umbrellas for travel may have to withstand different weather conditions, depending on where they are taken. For the avid traveler, it is important to have a durable ...