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How Geniuses Work

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Without a doubt, Einstein was a genius. They're easy to spot, but it's difficult to explain exactly what makes a person a genius. Learn why.

Differences Between Rational and Irrational Numbers

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Rational numbers can be expressed as the ratio of two integers, while irrational numbers, such as square roots of non-square numbers, cannot.

10 Scientific Words You're Probably Using Wrong

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If you have a theory that potato chips are making you fat (with the proof being your expanding waistline), you've just used two scientific terms in a very unscientific way.

When will we run out of fossil fuels?

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When will we run out of fossil fuels? Keep reading to discover when we will run out of fossil fuels and learn about new alternatives!

What Is the Birthday Paradox?

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How large does a random group of people have to be for a 50 percent chance to exist that at least two of the people will share a birthday?

How Tangrams Work

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Tangram puzzles are made up of geometric pieces placed to create different shapes. Learn how Tangram puzzles work at HowStuffWorks.

Marvel's 'Wakanda Forever' Pays Homage to Mesoamerican Cultures

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The Talokan of "Wakanda Forever" is inspired, not by African cultures, but by Mesoamerica, a vast area that covers most of Central America and part of Mexico.

How Numerology Works

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Numerology says everything in the world is dependent upon the mystical properties of numbers. But critics aren't so sure.

10 Black Scientists You Should Know

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You might have heard of George Washington Carver and Neil deGrasse Tyson. But what about Patricia Bath? Or Percy Julian? Meet 10 African American scientists who have made the world a better place for everyone.

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