Celebrate 100 years of tanks with How It Works Issue 85

by How It Works Team · 21/04/2016

The concept of the tank has existed for almost as long as mankind has waged war, but 100 years ago these armoured weapons became a reality. From the Mark I that ended the stalemate of World War I trench warfare to the Challenger 2 used by the British Army today, Issue 85 of How It Works examines how armoured battle has evolved since tanks rolled onto the scene. Plus, we take a look at the tanks of the future and the modern technology that could revolutionise combat in the years to come.

Also inside this issue:

The art of car aerodynamics: How vehicle shape boosts performance
How to live beyond 100: The latest research pushing the limits of human life
60 second science: Learn the basics of respiration
The science of spirits: Behind the scenes of an alcohol distillery
Radioactive dating: How do scientists use Earth’s rocks to measure time?
BBQ science: The physics, chemistry and biology behind the perfect burger
Incredible voyages and the secrets of survival: The story of some of the most death-defying journeys ever taken
Interview: The world’s greatest living explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes reveals his most difficult journeys
How to build an island: Incredible island megastructures and the ingenious engineering behind them

How to build an island – How It Works Issue 85

Firefighting tech: The cutting-edge tools helping to battle blazes and save lives
How are products tested? The checks that ensure your gadgets are safe
Inkjet printers: Inside the devices that print with microscopic precision
How to save the world: The incredible science and tech that will save our planet
Life cycle of a frog: How a cluster of cells turns into a hopping amphibian
A traveller’s guide to the solar system: The must-see sights for future space tourists
Life inside a Victorian workhouse: The grim setting for society’s poor

Life in the Victorian workhouse – How It Works Issue 85

Ancient Greek theatre: Uncover the civilisation that invented the play
Global Eye: Check out the hoverboard you can actually buy and get to grips with the debate on military robots
Book reviews: Our verdict on the latest science reads
How To: Discover how to improve your home Wi-Fi signal and make your own bath bombs
Brain Dump: Your curious science questions answered, including do penguins get cold feet? And why can’t humans hibernate?
Plus, much, much more!

Pick up a copy of Issue 85 today from all good retailers, or order it online from the ImagineShop. If you have a tablet or smartphone, you can also download the digital version onto your iOS or Android device. To make sure you never miss an issue of How It Works magazine, make sure you subscribe today!