In between his many accomplishments—inventing the lightning rod, founding the University of Pennsylvania, drafting the Declaration of Independence—Benjamin Franklin also devised innovative and secure ...
A new study merges physics with archival documents to figure out how the Founding Father’s printing network made distinct paper currency. By Laura Baisas Published Jul 18, 2023 2:00 PM EDT Get the ...
Though perhaps better known for its newspapers and almanacs, Benjamin Franklin’s printing business also churned out paper money to support the colonial economy. Now, scientists are confirming some of ...