Author: How It Works Team
Coral reefs: Exploring the rainforest of the seas
Coral reefs are one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, and thousands of sea creatures call it home, from microscopic organisms to enormous predators. In fact, the coral is an entire colony...
Debunked: “VACCINES CAUSE AUTISM”
This dangerous myth all started when a fraudulent study led by Dr Andrew Wakefield was published in the highly respected medical journal The Lancet in 1998. He studied children diagnosed with autism after receiving...
What is the Perseid meteor shower?
Keep a look out for the annual meteor display that is hitting the sky. The Perseid meteor shower is one of amateur astronomy’s most awe-inspiring events. Every summer, from the middle of July to the end of...
What would the world look like if humans didn’t exist?
Imagine a world without humans… Humanity’s domination of the planet is driving Earth’s sixth mass extinction and is the main contributor in the current climate emergency. So, how would other animals fare without any...
Science secrets of Apollo 11
Incredible feats of ingenuity made the 1969 Moon landing possible – many that you probably never knew about Fifty years ago this July, Apollo 11 carried three astronauts – commander Neil Armstrong, Command Module...
Heroes of Technology: Alan Turing
The mathematician who cracked Germany’s secret codes and saved the lives of millions
WIN four weekend tickets to the Bluedot Festival 2019
Image credit: BlueDot Festival/Zeitgeist Four tickets, two adult and two children, are up for grabs which could take you to this simply stunning festival celebrating all things space, culture and music Do you love...
How do sunglasses protect your eyes?
Reaching for our sunglasses on a bright, sunny day is second nature; we all know that spending time in the Sun puts us at risk of eye damage and no one enjoys a squinting-induced headache....
