“Informal and democratic, the atmosphere in Edison’s laboratory was a far cry from ... In fact, he says it’s the secret to exceptional creativity in any workplace, in any era.

The event, Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab, will teach kids about electricity, materials science, coding, magnetism, optics, soundwaves and air pressure. Kids can interact with machines that make ...

As twilight descended over North Jersey on Dec. 9, 1914, an explosion tore through Thomas Edison’s laboratory complex. The blast originated in the West Orange facility's film inspection building.