The steam engine may seem like a relic of the past. But without this game-changing invention, the modern world would be a much different place.

THE steam engine was one of the greatest inventions of the 18th century, establishing Britain as the leader of the Industrial Revolution. Although many are credited with aiding the development of ...

Most people believe that Thomas Savery, a British engineer, was the one who invented the steam engine that later led to the Industrial Revolution. But is that really true? Who was the real ...

Despite his steam engine failing as an invention, Carhart’s contributions to the development of automobiles led to a global industrial feat for the 20th century.

Scottish inventor James Watt was the source for a number of massive innovations in engines, energy, and science as a whole during his lifetime.

Although early prototypes of steam-powered devices were around as early as the first century AD, Thomas Savery is said to have invented the first commercially-used steam engine in 1698.

Michael Mosley, Cassie Newland and Mark Miodownik describe the major scientific invention of the steam engine originally by Thomas Newcomen and then adapted by James Watt.

Scientists began tinkering seriously with steam in the early 1600s and, like most inventions of the day, it was a team effort that ultimately led to the first working steam engine.

Steam Engine, Alexandria, 100 CE 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 ...

Inventor Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) designed the world's first successful atmospheric steam engine. His invention earned him a place as one of the pioneers of the Industrial Revolution.

The steam engine was one of the most important inventions in human history. The first practical steam engine was invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712. Newcomen’s engine was used to pump water out ...