Time to check out some of the awesome features you'll find in this month's How It Works ahead of the on sale date – you lucky devils. Superfast broadband So, we all rely on broadband for our insatiable internet habits, and as with many things in life, we’re also demanding a faster, more efficient service. In this month’s cover feature you’ll learn how broadband speeds are being maximised. You can also find out what superfast broadband can be ...

The world's first vertical takeoff passenger liner. Although regular readers will remember the incredibly hi-tech V-22 Osprey military helicopter we featured in issue three, this historic video reveals that VTOL technology in its infancy. Like the Osprey, Fairey Aviation's Rotodyne was an aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing while carrying a large payload. Whereas the Osprey admittedly has state-of-the-art tilt rotors, the Rotodyne featured a combination of static ...

Check out this video demonstrating a new iPhone controlled quadricopter from tech wizards Parrot. For more information about the Parrot AR.Drone, including an interview with one of its designers, look out for issue five of How It Works.

A simple gyroscope demonstrates the incredible effects of angular momentum This video illustrates how a simple child's toy can defy everything we think we know about gravity. Discover how spinning the wheel of the gyroscope enables it to stand up on its own, balance on a piece of string, and generally appear to levitate – all due to the effects of angular momentum. This video also refers to the ...