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How do we know dinosaurs have feathers?
It turns out that fossils have preserved much more than just bone structure Most of us have been captivated by the idea of dinosaurs since childhood. Among their numbers stood veracious hunters, towering...
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What if all the volcanoes on Earth erupted at once?
THE SIMULTANEOUS ERUPTION OF MORE THAN 1,500 ACTIVE VOLCANOES WOULD BE ABSOLUTELY CATASTROPHIC
Who will be the face of the £50 note?
Discover the life and work of some of the potential scientists to face the £50 note
What is sand made of?
Discover the many minerals that determine the colour of our beaches and deserts
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Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the last few years, you’ll know that Black Friday has become one of the biggest shopping events of the year. And whether you want to buy...
Wingsuit physics
Fly like a bird with a soaring suit and a little bit of science After leaping out of a plane, skydivers fall to the ground at almost 200 kilometres per hour, making their entire...
Car recycling: a new life for old cars
From rebuilt engines to fuel for the steel industry, there is life after death for cars of the scrapyard Your first car was probably a bit rusty and a bit clatter. However, it got...
The How It Works Collection
Check out the latest editions of our bookazine collection now available How It Works Annual 2019 In the How It Works Annual, you’ll find a myth-busting special where we explore some of the most...
