How It Works

Welcome to How It Works, the magazine that explains everything you never knew you wanted to know about the world we live in. Loaded with fully illustrated guides and expert knowledge, and with sections dedicated to science, technology, transportation, space, history and the environment, no subject is too big or small for How It Works to explain.

WELCOME • Issue 212

Global eye

GLOBAL EYE • Showcasing the incredible world we live in

WISH LIST • WILDLIFE-WATCHING GADGETS

GOOD HABIT, BAD HABIT • Why our brains are hardwired for both healthy and unhealthy routines

12 COOL AND CURIOUS SPACE EXPERIMENTS • Astronauts on board the International Space Station have conducted a huge range of scientific experiments – here are 12 of our favourites

FIVE WAYS THE UNIVERSE COULD END • We’d like to think that the universe will continue forever, but chances are, at some point it will cease to be. Here’s how current thinking suggests the end may come to pass

THE DEADLIEST ANIMALS ON EARTH • There are lots of dangerous animals out there, but not all of nature’s human-killers are big and scary. In fact, the deadliest are so small you rarely notice them until it’s too late…

WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE A COCOON? • How certain species of insects transform from crawling caterpillars to flying moths and butterflies

HORSE ANATOMY EXPLAINED • Discover the bodies and behaviours of horses that make them masters of the open plain

WORLD’S RAREST CONDITIONS • Some of the strangest conditions that can affect humans are also among the rarest in the world. How do doctors diagnose and treat these afflictions?

HOW THE ROSE LOST ITS SCENT • From floral to fragranceless, there’s a biological reason behind a rose’s missing odour today

WHY STRETCHING IS IMPORTANT • To stretch or not to stretch? Find out what’s best for your body

RARE ROCKS AND DEAR DEPOSITS • What are the rarest minerals on Earth? These are some of the hardest to find on the planet

DO GEESE GET GOOSEBUMPS? • Many animals experience a similar reaction when they feel cold or scared

SUBMARINES WITHOUT SAILORS • Dive into the world of autonomous submarines and discover the mission that will see one sail around the world

HOW TO DATE AROUND THE WORLD • Discover wildly different courting customs and the origin of international wedding traditions

30 YEARS OF POKÉMON • It’s been three decades of throwing Poké Balls, but have you caught them all yet?

HOW THE REAL ATLANTIS SANK • The natural disaster that resulted in the prominent ancient Greek city of Helike being lost for centuries

INSIDE A DRONE • Drones aren’t just for the military any more. These flying marvels are now taking over our lives

HOW SKI LIFTS WORK • Boxes, poles, chairs and belts combine to carry skiers to the top of snowy mountains

HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE • You don’t have to hit the high street to get the most out of your cuppa

BRAINDUMP • Amazing answers to your curious questions

THE LIBRARY • The latest book releases for curious minds

BRAIN GYM • Give your brain a puzzle workout

HOW TO… • Practical projects to try at home

INBOX • Speak your mind

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FAST FACTS • Amazing trivia that will blow your mind