Search Results | popular science

Your search for "popular science" returned 1,589 results

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

entertainment.howstuffworks.com/wakanda-forever-news.htm

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.

10 Essential Anime Characters Every Fan Should Know

entertainment.howstuffworks.com/anime-characters.htm

Some anime characters are so iconic, they transcend the screen and become part of pop culture history. From gravity-defying battles to tearjerking personal journeys, anime has delivered heroes and villains who live in fans' heads for decades.

How Nitrous Oxide in Cars Works

auto.howstuffworks.com/question259.htm

I'm always hearing people talk about pumping nitrous oxide into an engine. How does nitrous oxide help an engine perform better?

What are supercomputers currently used for?

computer.howstuffworks.com/supercomputers-used-for.htm

Supercomputers are the whiz kids of the computing world - they're the fastest, most powerful machines around. Find out what supercomputers are used for.

Why Were So Many Prehistoric Animals So Big?

animals.howstuffworks.com/extinct-animals/why-were-prehistoric-animals-big.htm

A lot of prehistoric animals were massive, but do we really know why? And is there a larger animal roaming the planet today?

10 Ways to Make Your Perfume Last Longer

lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/style/body-scents-fragrances/10-ways-to-make-your-perfume-last-longer.htm

Are you looking for some ways to make your perfume last longer? Check out these 10 ways to make your perfume last longer.

How Rhodes Scholarships Work

money.howstuffworks.com/personal-finance/college-planning/financial-aid/rhodes-scholarship.htm

Rhodes Scholarships pay for post-graduate work at the University of Oxford. Learn about Rhodes Scholarships in this article from HowStuffWorks.

Maillardet's Automaton Is a Marvel of 19th-century Robotics

science.howstuffworks.com/maillardets-automaton.htm

Maillardet's Automaton, built around 1800, can write poems and draw pictures and was a precursor to today's sophisticated robots.

How to Pick a Fragrance for Your Girl

lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/style/body-scents-fragrances/how-to-pick-a-fragrance-for-your-girl.htm

Perfume is a classic gift to give your lady, but with the number of options on the market, the task of picking one out can be daunting.

Cadmium: The Highly Toxic Metal That Powers the World

science.howstuffworks.com/cadmium.htm

Cadmium is a natural metal and the leading component in rechargeable batteries and solar cells. It is also highly toxic and heavily regulated.

541 - 550