So it was for James Watt, whose Watt engine is often considered one of the cornerstones of the Industrial Revolution. This is why the watt is what we call the unit of power equal to one joule of ...

The steam engine designed by Scottish engineer, James Watt, had a huge impact on the Industrial Revolution. Before Watt’s engine, large spinning looms, like Arkwright’s water frame were ...

Glasgow University has renamed its engineering school after a Scots inventor credited with helping to kick-start the industrial ... revolution. The move is part of a year-long celebration of James ...