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10 Women Who Broke New Ground in Engineering

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One of the most travelled stretches of U.S. highway was designed by a woman who loved mathematics and wasn't interested in being a teacher. Who was she, and where is it?

How DNA Computers Will Work

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DNA computers could utilize your DNA strands for more supercomputing power. Learn how DNA computers could replace the silicon microprocessor.

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.

What were the famous Blaise Pascal inventions?

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What were you doing at age 16? Blaise Pascal, a precocious 17th century French teenager, had already come up with his very own theorem. Some of Pascal's ideas even made it to the casino floor. How did this polymath affect your world?

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.

How Career Tests Work

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Career tests try to match you with a certain career. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about career tests.

12 WPA Projects that Still Exist

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WPA projects spanned from New York to California, and many still exist today. Find out about 12 WPA projects that can still be found.

How to Become a Paleontologist

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Do you know how to become a Paleontologist? Find out how to become a Paleontologist in this article from HowStuffWorks.

Epidemiologists Are the 'Disease Detectives' Protecting Public Health

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Who do you call when there's a new disease outbreak? An epidemiologist. These disease detectives investigate the who, what, why, when and where of epidemics worldwide.

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