Heron, the great inventor of Alexandria, described in detail what is thought to be the first working steam engine. He called it an aeolipile, or "wind ball". His design was a sealed caldron of water ...

Michael Mosley, Cassie Newland and Mark Miodownik describe the scientific achievements of Thomas Newcomen and James Watt. These two geniuses were the first to transfer heat energy into useable ...

Heron, the great inventor of Alexandria, described in detail what is thought to be the first working steam engine. He called it an aeolipile, or "wind ball". His design was a sealed caldron of water ...

The United Kingdom has been home to some of the most amazing inventions in history. From life-changing gadgets to fun treats, ...

The Steam Deck is arguably one of the best PC gaming inventions of the last five years, the Steam Brick on the other hand might be another story. What’s a Steam Brick, you ask? Well, it’s not a new ...

These are some of the greatest inventions to have came out of Glasgow Scotland is well-known for having been home to some of ...

An introduction to some significant inventions from the Victorian era ... significantly helped the Victorians build railways and steam engines at a rapid pace. In 1837 Isambard Kingdom Brunel ...

Friday’s showcase built on prior invention programs, where students participated in STEAM-based activities at school. Fourth grader and inventor Dylan Mudalige created a smart training wheel ...