(Robert Martin/) The four-stroke spark-ignition internal combustion engine, invented by Nikolaus Otto in 1876 ... high winds uproot trees and blew Dorothy and Toto to Oz. In the steam engine—which had ...

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 ...

The highly efficient patent was given the non-efficient name "A New Invented Method of Lessening the Consumption of Steam and Fuel in Fire Engines." As this redesign began to garner attention from ...

FRANK VOJACEK IS CHIEF ENGINEER HERE. THE STEAM ENGINE GAVE BIRTH TO THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION. THERE IS NO OTHER DEVICE IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD THAT HAD, AS PROFOUND AN EFFECT ON MANKIND.

History was made in 1804 when Cornish inventing pioneer Richard Trevithick's engine moved on tracks under its own steam. "It was a moment that changed the world forever," said TV historian Dan Snow.

The Stretham Old Engine is a steam-powered engine once used to fight floods in the area. The engine dates back to 1831, when it was built on the banks of the River Great Ouse at a cost of £4,950 ...

Michael Mosley, Cassie Newland and Mark Miodownik describe the scientific achievements of Richard Trevithick. In 1801 he built the first steam locomotive. An explanation of mechanics of this ...