A patent filed in 1985 is being dusted off as a source of inspiration for a new 3D-printed triangular-shaped zipper that ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." So next time your zipper acts up, don’t panic, and don’t automatically assume you need to toss your item.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A jammed or sticky zipper is one of the more familiar types of zipper problems. It always seems to happen when you're in a hurry, ...

Simple zipper fix using a fork to realign or guide a stuck zipper slider so it moves smoothly again.

They have proven their importance beyond the limits of Earth. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped into their moon suits through zippered openings before they stepped onto the lunar surface. Judson ...

Combine two rows of fine teeth that lock together, a slider and a tab, and all of a sudden you have a quick way of securely closing a bag, jacket or pair of pants–a zipper. These handy, everyday ...

A decades-old patent from MIT Professor Bill Freeman inspired the new “Y-zipper,” a three-sided fastener that can snap gear, robots, and art into shape with the push of a button.