Heroes of Space: Katherine Johnson
“I counted everything. I counted the steps to the road, the steps up to church, the number of dishes and silverware I washed … anything that could be counted, I did.” From a very...
Author: How It Works Team
Why is chocolate bad for animals?
Nearly all humans love chocolate, it gives us immense pleasure when we devour it and contains nothing that is directly harmful too us, unless you include the fat and sugar that can be detrimental...
The life cycle of gentoo penguins
As interesting as they are adorable, gentoo penguins have developed a sophisticated life cycle to thrive in the frozen South.
Animal astronauts
Meet Laika – the first animal in orbit – and the other 9 space pioneering species that paved the way for human spaceflight.
Did most pirates wear eye patches?
Hoist the Jolly Roger and set sail past the jump for some piratical facts
Bacteria: the good, the bad, and the ugly
Not all bacteria are bad, but some can be deadly. Discover the trillions of helpful microbes in your body, and their sinister cousins
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...
