Category: Science Facts

Sneezing happens for all manner of reasons. Your nose is extremely sensitive so when it is exposed to a change in temperature or small allergic particles like dust or pollen, … Read More

Today, the gadgets we carry are becoming less an extension of ourselves, and more and more a part of us. “Wearables” are electronic or computing devices that are worn on the … Read More

This article was originally published in How It Works issue 118 For more science and technology articles, pick up the latest copy of How It Works from all good retailers or from our website now. … Read More

Popping candy explodes on the tip of your tongue, a sensation either loved or loathed by those with a sweet tooth. The secret to its unique fizz, crackle and pop … Read More

Your body is driven by an internal circadian master clock known as the suprachiasmatic nucleus, which is set on a time scale of roughly 24 hours. This biological clock is … Read More

1. Critical temperature Temperature is key; only 30 per cent of kernels pop when heated to 170°C, compared to over 90 per cent at the optimum 180°C. 2. Water content … Read More

There are thousands of additives used in food, ranging from coloured spices to acid preservatives. With some being much more harmful than others, how are you supposed to differentiate between … Read More

Appearing over the horizon or emerging from a patch of trees, Paraceratherium would be an intimidating and somewhat confusing sight to a modern observer: with the height of a dinosaur … Read More

Not nice, that’s for sure! Although it’s the oxygen in the air we need to live, air is mostly nitrogen. Normally nitrogen dissolves in our blood. When scuba divers come … Read More

If you’ve ever heard a police car drive by with its sirens blaring, you’ll be able to understand redshift and blueshift. As the car went past you probably noticed that … Read More