Free online preview of How It Works issue 10

Get the highlights of this month’s How It Works, which doesn’t hit the shelves till tomorrow.

On board an aircraft carrier

Our article on how to take off and land on an aircraft carrier back in issue 5 was so popular we’ve gone a step further to bring you an insight to life on board the magnificent Nimitz Class carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Discover what happens on this floating island – from the nuclear power at its heart to the aircraft stowed in the hangars and on the flightdeck.

Titan – the wonder of Saturn’s largest moon revealed

We take a look at the fascinating Titan and learn about the unusual activity that takes place on and below the surface of this, the most Earth-like of all the bodies in our solar system. A real eye-opener, this article explains the mystical methane rain that falls slowly through Titan’s dense atmosphere.

iPhone 4

Our cover feature comes complete with all you need to know about Apple’s latest smartphone. Read on to discover just what this anticipated update is capable of and follow our step-by-step guide to making your first FaceTime video call. We explain iOS4, the three-axis gyroscope and the A4 chip plus much more. And of course, all the gory insides are dissected for your viewing pleasure.

Cleaning up an oil spill

The headline-dominating disaster in the Gulf of Mexico has captured the attention of the world, and the grave situation has affected both the environment and the economy. Discover what is being done to seal the leak and clean up the mess in this feature that explores the techniques for ridding the world’s oceans of slicked oil.

Megastructures

Your jaw will drop when you consider the mammoth feats of engineering behind Earth’s biggest man-made structures. Learn how the longest bridge in the world was constructed, find out how the longest ever road tunnel beat the world record by seven kilometers, discover the pendulum swinging at the heart of the famous Taipai 101 skyscraper, plus loads more unbelievable megastructure facts.

King of the swingers

This bumper guide to our closest relatives reveals the lives and anatomy of the highly specialised and highly intelligent primates. See what happens when a group of chimps gives chase, learn about their amazing gripping hands and prehensile tails, and find out what is putting these incredible creatures at risk.

PLUS: today’s cutting-edge car technology, hangovers, baggage handling, adrenaline, in-flight refuelling, air bags, Facebook’s new privacy settings, blood vessels, the T-34 tank, mammoths, ion engines, dry cleaning, the Mars 500 mission, the Mavizen TTX02 electric superbike, air conditioning, IMAX cinemas, power drills, tree rings, starfish anatomy, the history of duelling, amphibian skin, beehives, Leyden jars, heatwaves, and much more besides.

Look out for How It Works issue 10 when it hits the shops 15 July – earlier if you’re a subscriber. And don’t forget, if you can’t get to the shops, you can also download the awesome PixelMag on your shiny new iPad, or your old iPhone or iPod touch. Just visit the Apple App Store and search for How It Works, then download any issue for just £1.79. Check it out today!