We explain one of Einstein’s most complicated theories in simple terms
Science
Science
Environment
Why are moths attracted to light?
Are moths attracted to light because they think it is the Sun, or is it just that they use them as travelling reference points? All is revealed after the jump.
Environment
How do glowworms glow?
How do these critters light themselves up?
Technology
Why don’t energy-saving light bulbs come on instantly?
How many How It Works experts does it take to answer this question? Just one, it turns out
Technology
Why do 3D movies look washed out?
We’d like to have delivered this answer in 3D, but were concered you might not be able to read it. Check out why now.
Science
What is vitamin D?
Olivia Harwood is here to enlighten us
Space
What is a solar flare?
As the Sun emits its largest solar flare in four years, we take a look at what these explosions actually are
Environment
Why are moths attracted to light?
Louise Keeling shines a light on this scientific conundrum
Science
What are glow-in-the-dark stickers coated in?
Connor Skates lights up the answer for us
Environment
How do bioluminescent creatures produce light?
Oliver Crimmen lights up the answer for us
Science
Why does Gin look blue in certain lights?
Surely Rik Sargent doesn’t know the answer to this one? He does, and don’t call him Shirley
Science
Why do the fuses in my house sometimes blow?
This answer should make sure you are no longer confused. Get it? Fuse? Oh I give up…
Environment
Flounder can change colour to adapt to their situation unless they’re blind, why is this?
Dan Bayley is here to let us know
Space
What’s the farthest out into space we’ve seen?
The farther you look into space, the farther back in time you’ll see