Science

Engineering is the discipline of design and construction of mechanical devices, equipment, structures and public works systems. Topics include aircraft technologies, buildings, bridges, robotics and heavy machinery.

Could We Build Our Own Gundams?

Meet the World's Longest Sea-Crossing Bridge

50 Years After '2001: A Space Odyssey,' How Close Are We to HAL 9000?

The environment is truly a thing of beauty and should be protected whenever possible. What can we do to save the environment, and what new technology is available to help us?

Seeds of World's Rarest Trees and Crops Can't Be Banked

Massive Underground Mud Geyser Is California's 'Slow One'

Georgia Tech Using Campus Wastewater to Grow Veggies

We see the destruction that the Earth can unleash in the news on a regular basis. Here you can learn about hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and other forces of nature.

Why Ice Usually Freezes Cloudy, Not Clear

Ice Crystals Cause Beautiful Noctilucent Clouds

Storm Surge, Not Wind, Is the Deadliest Part of a Hurricane

Do you know how common everyday items, such as mirrors, fireworks or sunglasses work? This collection of Innovation articles explores the workings of objects you may come into contact with on a regular basis.

Would Sonic the Hedgehog Be Able to Survive His Own Speed?

Database of 18,000 Retracted Scientific Papers Now Online

Algae: Pond Scum or Food of the Future?

From the smallest microbe to the largest mammal, Life Science explores the origins, evolution and expansion of life in all its forms. Explore a wide range of topics from biology to genetics and evolution.

DNA Evidence Uncovers Two Forgotten North American Migrations

Creating Superhumans Through Gene Manipulation and More

Do Plants Make Music?

Explore the weapons and combat systems used by the armed services. A broad range of topics in the Military Channel includes tanks, aircraft, biological warfare and stealth technologies.

Fire a Bullet Straight Up: How High Does It Go?

How Bulletproof Are Bulletproof Vests?

Half the World's Gun-related Deaths Occur in Just 6 Countries, Including the U.S.

Physical science is the study of the physical world around you. Learn about everything from electricity to magnetism in this section.

What Makes a Scent Soothing?

HowStuffWorks: Illustrated: Scutoids! Just Like Spheres and Cubes, But Not

Mathematician Claims Proof of 159-year-old Riemann Hypothesis

Do you know what a meteor is, or what scientists mean when they are talking about cryogenics? Our collection of science terms explains the meaning of some of the most common scientific ideas.

10 Things You Should Know About Rachel Carson

Stephen Hawking's Last Paper Takes on the Multiverse

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Stephen Hawking?

Are vampires real? What is an out-of-body experience? Are crop circles proof that aliens exist? HowStuffWorks explores what is real and what is urban legend with this collection of Science Versus Myth articles.

Is the Universe Just a Simulation?

How to Upgrade Your Shower, James Bond Style

Switching Shampoos: Necessary or Nah?

Explore the vast reaches of space and mankind’s continuing efforts to conquer the stars, including theories such as the Big Bang, the International Space Station, plus what the future holds for space travel and exploration.

Heads Up: Massive Dark Matter Hurricane Passing Earth

Discovered! Icy Super-Earth at Barnard's Star, Our Sun's Neighbor

Communicating With Aliens Is Hard. Communicating With Alien AI Could Be Harder

Many of us take public transportation or fly in airplanes on a regular basis, but have you ever wondered how all of these things work? This collection of transportation articles help explain how people get from place to place.

Rides on Elon Musk's Hyperloop Coming in December

Will the FAA Ever Regulate Legroom on Commercial Planes?

Got a Drone? Learn the Laws Before You Take Flight