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.

Fallingwater Is Considered Frank Lloyd Wright's Masterpiece. Here's Why

8 Famous Parks Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Plus a Tiny One You May Not Know About

Why Your Hair Is Tougher Than Razor Blades

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?

The Nebra Sky Disc: Early Calendar, Ancient Astronomical Art or Simply a Fake?

The Unusual Connection Between Beavers, Permafrost and Climate Change

NYC ClimateClock Counts Down Deadline to Climate Doomsday

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.

What's the Difference Between a Cyclone and Hurricane?

Why the 2020 Fire Season Has Been So Hellish

How (and Why) Hurricanes Get Their Names

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.

Centrioles: You Can't Divide Cells Without Them

You Already Use Heuristics Every Day. Here's What They Are

Why Was Phrenology All the Rage in Victorian Times?

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.

What Are Ghost Guns and Why Are They So Dangerous?

U.S. Military Dogs Usually Outrank Their Handlers

Hypersonic Missiles Fuel New Global Arms Race

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

Mobius Strips: So Simple to Create, So Hard to Fathom

4 Facts About Phosphate, the Chemical Compound That's Everywhere

Tungsten's Boiling Point Is 10,030 F and Other Crazy Facts

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.

Are Chewbacca and Bigfoot Related?

What's the Difference Between Sasquatch and Bigfoot?

The Skinwalker Is No Mere Werewolf

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.

7 Eye-catching Facts About the Bright Star Vega

The Orionid Meteor Shower Is Back — Here's What You Need to Know

Top 10 Moments in Space Bathroom History

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 Might Be the Greatest Pilot of All Time

Bessie Coleman: America's First Black Female Aviatrix

Why Is 'Mayday' the International Distress Call?