Five giant facts about these tiny bits of tech.
Technology
Technology
Science
What makes us faint?
We take a look at why some people pass out.
Science
Is fire a solid, liquid or a gas?
We turn up the heat to find out the answer
Space
Top Five Facts: Rocket Firsts
We take a look at some major points in the history of rocket flight
Science
Why do drinks fizz up when they hit the glass?
Claudia Velhas bubbles to the surface and provides the answer
Environment
What is the Gaia hypothesis?
There’s no guesswork here. Dr Robert Bloomfield has the whole answer for us
News
Best of How It Works Daily: October 2010
Did you miss some of our content in the past month? Catch up on the most viewed articles here
Environment
How do ants breathe?
Find out how these critters live.
Science
Why is carbon monoxide poisonous?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous, colourless, odourless and tasteless gas, which is formed when there is not enough oxygen present when carbon-based fuels such as wood and oil are burnt (ie incomplete combustion)
Science
Why do those long, white clouds form behind jets?
Find out the answer right here.