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.

The Lost Art of True Damascus Steel

Towering Obelisks Are Everywhere. Here's Why They're So Awe-inspiring

What's the Difference Between a Windmill and a Wind Turbine?

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?

Toddler Skeleton Indicates Neanderthals Buried Their Dead

8 Pretty Awesome Facts About the Pacific Ocean

What Exactly Is Sea Foam?

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.

Whiteout Warning! Why Snow Squalls Can Be So Deadly

You Have a Thermostat, But Do You Need a Hygrometer, Too?

When Krakatoa Blew: How the 1883 Eruption Changed the World

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.

Graphene: 200 Times Stronger Than Steel, 1,000 Times Lighter Than Paper

Jerry Lawson Forever Changed the Video Game Industry

How Hollywood Screen Siren Hedy Lamarr Helped Pioneer WiFi and GPS

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.

Convergent Evolution: When a Good Idea Moves Between Species

Pareidolia: Why We See Faces in Almost Everything

The Bohr Model: Quickly Replaced But Never Forgotten

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.

Tsar Bomba: The Most Powerful Nuclear Weapon Ever Built

How You Can Help Veterans Every Day

What Are Ghost Guns and Why Are They So Dangerous?

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

How Solenoids Work

Gallium Boils at 4,044 Degrees F, But Will Also Melt in Your Hand

Static Electricity Can Cause Way More Than a Bad Hair Day

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.

5 Facts About Marie Curie and the Winningest Nobel Prize Family in History

What Is Planck's Constant, and Why Does the Universe Depend on It?

Can You Nominate Yourself for a Nobel Prize?

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.

Astral Projection: An Intentional Out-of-body Experience

Are Chewbacca and Bigfoot Related?

What's the Difference Between Sasquatch and Bigfoot?

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.

'One Small Step' Act Encourages Protection of Human Heritage in Space

Twinkle, Twinkle: The Ultimate Stars Quiz

Mark Your Calendars for These 2021 Space Events, Astronomy Fans

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.

Why Chuck Yeager Was the Greatest Pilot of All Time

Bessie Coleman: America's First Black Female Aviatrix

Why Is 'Mayday' the International Distress Call?