In the eighteenth century, a mathematician, an astronomer, and an engineer each sought to apply their expertise to improve the efficiency of water wheels. In the mid-1700s, the economies of the United Kingdom and France were flourishing. Mills throughout the region produced flour, textiles, and lumber, all powered by the flow of water using the traditional water wheel. As … [Read more...] about The Innovators Behind the Water Wheel: Scientists, Engineers, and Their Impact