Few inventions that were designed in the 1870s that have not changed since they were patented, and they are still widely used in the 21st century. Barbed wire is an innovation that fits this category, ...

Barbed wire shaped the American West, but it kills, injures and blocks migrating wildlife. Some ranchers are trying high-tech alternatives that could reduce the need for it.

Barbed wire shaped the American West, but there’s a growing movement to take it down. It can kill, injure or block migrating wildlife. Some ranchers are testing high-tech alternatives that could ...